Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic
Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Utilize your diesel repair and maintenance expertise in a rewarding environment! The Division of Facility Support is seeking a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic to join our team and tackle challenging repairs to ensure our heavy equipment is always in top condition. This is a chance to put your skills to great use contributing to the efficient operation of our facilities and making a tangible impact. Apply today if you have a passion for keeping heavy equipment running smoothly!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic you will perform maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of construction equipment diesel-powered vehicles and related equipment. Your duties will include performing repairs and preventative maintenance of diesel engines repairing and replacing worn or broken parts and testing engines to diagnose causes of defective operations or mechanical failure. In this position you will repair major and minor mechanical defects in Commonwealth fleet vehicles and perform preventative maintenance as needed on vehicles. You can expect to inspect power-driven vehicles for safety as well as prepare records and reports on repairs and statuses of vehicles. Additionally you will assist with the repair and maintenance of gasoline engines and related equipment as needed.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
- Overtime as needed
- This position is considered essential. You will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
- 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:- Successful completion of the commonwealths 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 Requirement:- You must obtain an active Class A Commercial Drivers License within one year of employment and maintain the license throughout employment.
- All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 1 Class 4 or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.
Additional Requirements:- You must be willing to travel to sites of disabled or damaged state-owned vehicles throughout Pennsylvania.
- You must possess a valid Class C non-commercial drivers license.
- You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Automotive Inspection license.
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Emissions Certificate.
- Experience in the automotive mechanic trade repairing or overhauling and maintaining major automotive systems and components of vehicles such as automobiles trucks tractors power shovels graders etc.
- Experience in the repair and replacement of suspension components such as ball joints control arms idler arms Pitman arms wheel bearings etc.
- Experience in the repair and replacement of brake system components; disc brakes drum brakes calipers cylinders etc.
- Experience in the maintenance and replacement of electrical systems alternators batteries ignitions etc.
- Experience in the maintenance and replacement of cooling system components hoses belts fans water pumps etc.
- Experience in the repair and replacement of engines exhaust systems transmissions and differentials.
- Experience in performing preventative maintenance duties such as tune-ups tire changes and oil changes.
- Experience performing annual state inspections for safety on vehicles.
- Experience operating a vehicle hauler or roll-back transporter.
- Experience examining and assessing accident damage to vehicles.
Legal Requirements:- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:- You must attach a cover letter and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However 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.
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 the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
