Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Posting number: N-2026-60852

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Allegheny Co

Job classification: Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Trades, Transportation

Become a key part of the Department of Transportation team as a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic! This position offers steady, meaningful work that helps maintain the equipment that keeps our roads safe. Every day brings new challenges as you work with engines, tools, and technology. Bring your talent and energy to a job that keeps Pennsylvania moving!

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This position focuses on maintaining and repairing a wide variety of vehicles and equipment used by the agency. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Mechanical Repairs: Perform repairs and overhauls on vehicles and construction equipment, including engines, transmissions, and electrical components
• Preventative Maintenance: Carry out scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, tune ups, and adjustments on vehicle systems and equipment
• State Inspections: Complete official safety and emissions inspections, make needed repairs, and document records
• Equipment Diagnostics: Identify mechanical problems using diagnostic tools and determine appropriate repair methods
• Safety Practices: Maintain a clean and safe work area, follow safety procedures, and report injuries or hazards
• Field Adjustments: Make routine adjustments, minor repairs, and demonstrate repair techniques to other employees

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

• Successful completion of the commonwealth’s 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.

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and Manual Transmission Restriction (E) removed, or equivalent.
• This position requires an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.
• This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of employment.
• This position requires employees to pass the Department of Transportation’s New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Shifts may vary seasonally, due to weather, and based on operational needs.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56,607.00 (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.