Automotive Mechanic

Posting number: N-2026-59393

Department: Pennsylvania State Police

Division: SP Trnspt Div

Job classification: Automotive Mechanic

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Trades, Automotive

Are you interested in a role where your mechanical strengths help support essential work? The Automotive Mechanic position with the Pennsylvania State Police offers a hands-on way to support the vehicles that keep public safety moving. This role gives you the chance to work with a wide range of equipment while helping ensure each unit is ready for the road. You will contribute to dependable fleet operations through skilled repairs and careful inspections. Join an agency that values dedication, skill, and pride in quality workmanship!

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This role focuses on performing specialized upfitting, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of state vehicles. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Upfitting: Install specialized equipment such as cages, lighting, racks, decals, and storage systems
• Advanced Diagnosis: Evaluate mechanical and electronic components to identify needed repairs
• Inspection Work: Complete safety and emissions inspections and prepare related records
• Preventative Care: Perform tune-ups, fluid services, tire changes, and filter replacements
• System Repairs: Replace or repair suspension, brake, electrical, cooling, and engine components
• Road Response: Handle roadside maintenance requests and assist with snow plowing

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

• This position requires possession of a current and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license.
• This position requires possession of a validClass 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.

• 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.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

• 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.