Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee

Salary

$47,844.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Indiana County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-49940

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Indiana Co

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

5/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93129

Position Number

00012027

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

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Are you looking to expand upon your skills in the automotive mechanic field? Come aboard our team as a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)! This rewarding position provides you with hands-on experience with the tools and equipment that keep our transportation system moving safely. You will learn valuable mechanical skills in a supportive training environment as you build a strong career with an agency that helps communities every day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This trainee opportunity provides structured, hands-on training to develop the skills needed to repair and maintain a wide range of Commonwealth vehicles and construction equipment. Through your work, you will support safe and dependable operation of equipment used in transportation services. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Training: Learn to repair and overhaul cars, trucks, and heavy equipment under guidance
• Maintenance Skills: Participate in preventative maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment
• Component Repair: Assist with diagnostics, tune-ups, system adjustments, and part replacements
• Inspection Support: Help complete safety and emissions inspections and prepare required documentation
• Diagnostic Learning: Identify equipment issues using diagnostic tools and assist with selecting repair methods
• Tool Handling: Develop skills in maintaining and repairing motorized hand equipment used in field operations

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 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,844.00 (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:

• 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 possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit or License on the first day of employment.
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of employment.
• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.
• This position requires employees to pass the Department of Transportation's New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.

Additional Requirements:

• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• 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.