$56,607.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Department of Transportation
11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Transportation, Bucks County
Pipersville, Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION
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Take the next step in your career as a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic with the Department of Transportation. In this position, you will help maintain and repair a fleet of construction equipment and vehicles that support important public services across the Commonwealth. Your mechanical knowledge and problem solving abilities will make a direct impact. Apply now to join a team that helps keep transportation operations efficient and dependable.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position performs maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and construction equipment. It helps ensure equipment remains safe, reliable, and ready for daily operations. As a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:
- Vehicle and Equipment Repairs: Fix cars, trucks, and tractors; construction equipment; and powered hand tools
- Preventative Maintenance: Reduce breakdowns and extend the life of vehicles, equipment, and parts by performing tune-ups, replacing parts, and completing adjustments
- Problem Diagnostics: Use specialized equipment and procedures to identify issues and determine the appropriate repair methods, procedures, parts, and tools needed
- State Inspections: Perform official state safety and emissions inspections, perform repairs to ensure compliance, and complete inspection stickers, records, and related paperwork
- Workplace Safety: Maintain work area safety and cleanliness, follow safety procedures, and report hazards and accidents promptly
- Activity Records: Complete all documentation for equipment, maintenance, and other work performed
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours are subject to change based on operational needs.
- 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 $56,607 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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 Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License.
- You must possess an active Pennsylvania Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.
Additional Requirements:
- You must possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations at the time of application.
- You must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders within the probationary period.
- You must obtain a Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) within the probationary period.
- This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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.
- 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.
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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$56,607.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Nov 06, 2026