Automotive Mechanic

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56555

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Division

SP Trnspt Div

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 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

00206220

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Staff Services / Transportation Division

Worksite Address

1820 Arsenal Boulevard

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17111

Contact Name

PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement

Contact Email

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THE POSITION
As an Automotive Mechanic for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), you take on an exciting role that keeps a high-performance fleet ready to serve communities across the Commonwealth. This position gives you the opportunity to work with advanced tools, tackle complex repairs, and support unique upfitting needs that few shops ever experience. You will apply your mechanical expertise to ensure each vehicle meets demanding safety and performance standards. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on technical challenges and take pride in delivering exceptional workmanship.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports vehicle readiness by performing specialized upfitting, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance across a diverse fleet. It plays an important role in ensuring that vehicles meet safety, reliability, and performance standards. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Upfitting: Install specialized components such as kennels, cages, lighting, brackets, decals, and tactical (TAC) boxes
• Advanced Diagnostics: Evaluate drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes, computers, and fuel systems to identify needed repairs
• Inspection Duties: Perform state safety and emissions inspections and complete required repairs and documentation
• Preventative Maintenance: Complete tune-ups, fluid services, tire work, filter changes, and other tasks for gas, hybrid, and diesel units
• Component Repairs: Replace or repair suspension, brake, electrical, cooling, engine, transmission, and fuel system parts
• Road Service Support: Respond to road service needs and assist with snow plowing during winter operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 $41,506.00 (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:

• You must be in possession of a current and valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• You must be in possession of a validPennsylvaniaClass 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.