Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee
Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee
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$ 46788 - 59384
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Challenge your mechanical expertise! Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a fresh position If you possess the abilities necessary to maintain and service the Commonwealths fleet ensuring that all equipment remains in peak operational condition consider joining the Chester County team for this thrilling career opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will engage in the repair and refurbishment of various vehicles including cars trucks and heavy machinery. You will gain hands-on experience in maintaining and fixing equipment such as sweepers mixers and front-end loaders. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing necessary repairs and assisting in the replacement of components like shock absorbers transmissions hour meters clutches and brakes. Additionally you will help with wheel balancing and alignment checks perform minor body repairs and test repair or replace alternators and other electrical parts.
You will also be involved in preventative maintenance tasks for vehicles and equipment ensuring they remain in optimal working condition. Your role will encompass automotive mechanical diagnostics tune-ups and tire changes as well as the repair and replacement of engine subassemblies. You will adjust and repair various systems including cooling suspension electrical heating and air-conditioning components while also maintaining fuel injection brake steering and transmission systems. Furthermore you will assist in the repair or rebuilding of construction or shop equipment.
As part of your duties you will participate in official state inspections for safety and emissions on assigned vehicles when applicable. This will involve performing necessary repairs to meet compliance standards conducting road tests completing inspection stickers and affixing them to vehicles. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate State Inspection Records and related documentation to ensure all inspections are properly recorded.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday - Friday with 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:
- 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.
Conditions of Employment:- This position requires employees to possess anactive Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learners Permit or License on the first day of employment.
- This position requires employees to possess an active Medical Examiners Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of employment.
- Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
- This position requires employees to obtain a valid Pennsylvania Class 1 4 or 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.
- Certain positions will require employees to pass the Department of Transportations New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.
- This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
Additional Requirement:
- 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.
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.
- Two years as a Tradesman Helper (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration)
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
