Automotive Mechanic

Salary $49,819.00 - $61,927.00 Annually Location Butler County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-58911 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Butler Co Opening Date 09/23/2026 Closing Date 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 93110 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00081020 Bureau / Division TR Butler County Worksite Address 351 New Castle Road City Butler, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16001 Contact Name Tricia McElhaney Contact Phone Contact Email THE POSITION Do you enjoy solving problems and working with a wide variety of vehicles and equipment? As an Automotive Mechanic for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will step into a hands-on role that keeps equipment in top working order. Each day brings new challenges that strengthen your ability to solve mechanical problems. Through your work, you will contribute directly to safe travel for residents and workers across the state. If you want to expand your experience while making a meaningful impact, we want to meet you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role centers on maintaining and repairing many kinds of vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and dependable operation. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties: Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles, construction equipment, and powered tools System Repairs: Complete tasks involving engines, cooling systems, suspension, electrical components, fuel systems, brakes, steering, and driveline systems Safety Inspections: Carry out state safety and emissions inspections and complete required documentation Field Service: Provide emergency road service and complete repairs outside the garage when necessary Record Management: Maintain equipment records and assist with parts identification and documentation Environmental Practices: Follow environmental protection requirements and participate in required training Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel, overtime, and shift work are required. Work hours are subject to change based upon 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 with 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or completion of an approved apprenticeship; or Any 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. You must be a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certified Inspection Mechanic 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. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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. #CWOPA