Mechanic Supervisor

Salary

$59,149.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

York County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56015

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR York Co

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93120

Position Number

00111439

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J2

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00080840

Bureau / Division

PennDOT York County Maintenance Office 8-4

Worksite Address

1920 Susquehanna Trail N

City

York, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17404

Contact Name

Paula Daugherty

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Mechanic Supervisor and step into a role that puts your leadership and technical skills to work! You will guide a skilled team that keeps essential vehicles and tools operating safely every day. This position offers the chance to support important public services while helping your team grow. Be part of a strong team that keeps communities moving!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role oversees the daily work of skilled mechanics who inspect, repair, and maintain a wide range of equipment and tools used by the Department of Transportation. As a Mechanic Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Oversight: Manage inspection, repair, and maintenance work on vehicles and tools powered by gasoline or diesel engines
• Work Direction: Assign tasks to mechanics and ensure accuracy of work orders, parts usage, and time reporting
• Problem Diagnosis: Guide mechanics in identifying complex equipment issues and selecting appropriate repair methods
• Safety Management: Maintain a clean and safe work environment and promote proper safety procedures
• Staff Supervision: Evaluate performance, approve leave, coach employees, and resolve daily work problems
• Facility Support: Supervise shop staff and manage inventory, parts purchases, and specialized equipment needs

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.
• You will need to be available for mandatory or unscheduled overtime associated with general overtime call-outs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 journey level mechanical experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class A or B Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 4 or 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification.
• This position requires one year of experience or training in the repair or maintenance of diesel engines.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) by the first day of employment.
• This position requires possession of a valid Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H) within the probationary period.
• 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).
• 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.