Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Instructor

Diesel And Construction Equipment Mechanic Instructor

Do you want to make a real impact by teaching the next generation of mechanics tasked with keeping the Commonwealth in motion? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome a skilled Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Instructor who is ready to lead valuable hands-on training opportunities to prepare staff for real world challenges. Your guidance and oversight will contribute to the safe and reliable maintenance of vital fleet equipment. Apply today to become part of an organization that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous learning!

This position focuses on training mechanics to safely and effectively maintain diesel and construction equipment for PennDOT. Within this role, your responsibilities will involve developing lesson materials, providing technical instruction, and supporting field operations. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Technical Training: Teach proper and safe maintenance methods for department diesel and construction equipment
• Lesson Development: Create lesson plans, demonstrations, and instructional materials using computers and other training tools
• Mobile Instruction: Conduct field based mechanic training in districts and counties, inclusive of any necessary travel
• Field Support: Assist mechanics with technical repairs and provide guidance when needed
• Continuous Learning: Attend vendor and manufacturer trainings and apply new knowledge to department programs
• Classroom Leadership: Maintain a positive and professional learning environment that supports student success

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: 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:

• Three years as a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of journey level mechanical experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment, which includes four years of experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel vehicles or equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent with the L restriction removed. This position also requires that the E or O restriction is removed from the Commercial Driver's License.
• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 4 or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• Successful candidate must complete equipment operator instructor training.
• 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.