Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Put your experience as a diesel mechanic to use at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)! We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic to join our team at Fort Indiantown Gap. Your work in this role, by assisting with heavy equipment repairs, will help us keep Fort Indiantown Gap running smoothly. Apply today to implement your expertise in a new and rewarding way!

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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 preventative maintenance on diesel engines, repairing and replacing worn and 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 fleet vehicles and repair or replace parts. You can expect to prepare records and reports on repairs and the status of vehicles. Additionally, you will assist with maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on gasoline engines and related equipment as needed.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification.
• You must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within one year of employment and maintain license throughout employment.

Additional Requirements:

• 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):

• Willing to travel to sites of disabled or damaged state-owned vehicles throughout Pennsylvania.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
• 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:

• 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.

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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.