Construction Equipment Mechanics

Job Description

Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee

Salary: $46,788.00 - $59,384.00 Annually

Location: Armstrong County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2024-90623

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Armstrong Co

Opening Date: 07/31/2024

Closing Date: 8/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 93129

Position Number: 00012024

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: J1

Pay Group: ST04

Bureau / Division Code: 00081010

Bureau / Division: TR Armstrong County

Worksite Address: 504 South Water Street

City: Kittanning, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16201

Name: Lauren Wiant

Phone: 724.543.1811

Email: lwiantpa

The Position

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in their search for Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainees to assist the Armstrong County Maintenance Organization! If you are passionate about repairing and maintaining diesel and construction equipment, do not miss this opportunity now!

Work

Under the guidance of supervisors, managers, and other staff, this position participates in a structured, progressive, on-the-job training program to learn and employ the full range of analytical, preventative maintenance, and repair duties for construction equipment, trucks, and automobiles powered by gasoline or diesel engines.

Work Schedule And Information

• Full-time position
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break
• Travel, overtime, and shift work required. Work hours are subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs
• **Note:** In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum Experience And Training Requirements

• Two years as a Tradesman (or equivalent title) 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

• Certain positions may require employees to possess an active Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's Permit or License on the first day of employment
• Certain positions may require employees to possess an active Medical Examiner's 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
• All positions will require employees to obtain a valid Pennsylvania Class 1, 4, or 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period
• All positions require operation of vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission
• Certain positions will require employees to pass the Department of Transportation's New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations
  
  

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 in them 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 preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about preferences for veterans, go to [Veterans' Preference](https://www.pa.gov/veterans-and-military-affairs/veterans-preference) or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov
  
  

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (for 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 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.

Agency: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address: 613 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120