Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Diesel And Construction Equipment Mechanic

As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you will join a team that keeps essential transportation systems moving. Your work will help ensure that vehicles and heavy equipment are safe and ready for daily operations. This role gives you the chance to solve problems using your mechanical skills while supporting your community. Step into a position where your efforts make a clear and lasting impact.

This position focuses on repairing, maintaining, and diagnosing a wide range of vehicles and construction equipment for safe and dependable operation. The work supports transportation services that rely on well-functioning machinery. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Mechanical Repair: Perform repairs on vehicles and equipment including engines, brakes, transmissions, and electrical components
• Preventative Maintenance: Complete scheduled service tasks to keep vehicles and equipment in safe working condition
• Diagnostic Work: Identify issues using tools and diagnostic equipment to decide proper repair methods
• State Inspections: Carry out safety and emissions inspections and complete all required documentation
• Equipment Upkeep: Maintain and service motorized hand tools and report missing or damaged parts
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, observe hazards, and take steps to prevent injuries

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

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.
• 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 $55,492.00 (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:

• Successful completion of the commonwealth's Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of journey level mechanic experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment, which includes one year of experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel vehicles or equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
• This position requires employees to possess a valid Pennsylvania Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations at the time of application.
• This position requires employees to obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders within the probationary period.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.