Automotive Mechanic

Automotive Mechanic PositionFuel your future as an Automotive Mechanic with the Department of Transportation! In this role, you help keep essential equipment operating smoothly so that public services stay strong. You will use your mechanical abilities to solve problems and complete meaningful repairs. Become part of a team that values responsibility, craftsmanship, and reliable service!This role focuses on maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles and equipment that support transportation operations across the Commonwealth. It ensures that essential machinery stays in safe and dependable working condition. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:Vehicle Repairs: Perform skilled repairs on cars, trucks, tractors, construction equipment, and powered hand toolsPreventive Maintenance: Carry out routine servicing such as oil changes, diagnostics, tune ups, and component replacementsSafety Inspections: Complete official state safety and emissions inspections and properly document required recordsDiesel Equipment Work: Service diesel-powered equipment and repair electrical, cooling, suspension, and driveline systemsField Service: Provide emergency road service and perform maintenance in field environments when neededEquipment Care: Maintain equipment records and keep the work area clean, safe, and compliant with safety practicesWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Travel, overtime, and shift work is required. Work hours are subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,819.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; orCompletion of an approved apprenticeship; orAny combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.Special Requirements:This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.Additional Requirements:You must be able to perform essential job functions.How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.