Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Salary $48,802.00 - $61,927.00 Annually Location Indiana County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-56112 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Indiana Co Opening Date 08/14/2026 Closing Date 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 93129 Position Number 00231374 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00081040 Bureau / Division TR Indiana County Worksite Address 2550 Oakland Avenue City Indiana, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15701 Contact Name Sarah Bowersox Contact Phone Contact Email THE POSITION As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee with the Department of Transportation, you will begin a hands-on career that teaches essential skills for maintaining and repairing heavy equipment. This role offers structured training, steady hours, and meaningful work that supports Indiana County road operations. You will learn from experienced mechanics while gaining confidence with tools, diagnostics, and repair techniques. Step into a training program that helps you grow into a skilled and reliable mechanic. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This trainee position provides structured, progressive training to help you learn how to maintain and repair diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment. It prepares you for safe and accurate work that supports daily maintenance operations across Indiana County. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee, you will perform the following duties: Equipment Repair: Assist in repairing cars, trucks, and heavy equipment including transmissions, brakes, and electrical parts Preventative Maintenance: Participate in diagnostics, tune ups and routine servicing on engines and mechanical systems Inspection Support: Help complete safety and emissions inspections and prepare related documentation Diagnostic Training: Use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical problems and learn proper repair methods Safety Practices: Maintain a safe work area, follow procedures, and report injuries or incidents immediately Environmental Duties: Follow environmental guidelines and support required environmental 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 required. Work hours 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $48,802 (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: Two years as a Tradesman Helper (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) working in the automotive field; or Graduation from a post-high school diesel technology curriculum of an accredited trade or technical school; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements: This position requires employees to possess an active Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's Permit or License on the first day of employment. This position requires employees to possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of employment. All positions will require employees to obtain a valid Pennsylvania Class 1, 4, or 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period. This position will require employees to pass the Department of Transportation's New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period. This position requires possession of an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) on the first day of employment. Additional Requirement: 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.