Reference #: 4449223 THE POSITION Are you skilled in maintenance and repair and looking to make it your profession? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and become a Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee, assisting the Wayne County Maintenance Organization! This position offers a structured on-the-job training program where you will learn and perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks for construction equipment, trucks, and automobiles powered by gasoline or diesel engines. Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity to turn your passion into a career, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As part of our comprehensive on-the-job training program, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the repair and overhaul of various vehicles and heavy equipment. In addition, you will gain valuable skills in maintaining and fixing equipment like sweepers, mixers, and front-end loaders. You will be trained to identify necessary repairs and assist in replacing parts such as shock absorbers, transmissions, hour meters, clutches, brakes, and more. Furthermore, you will also be involved in conducting official state inspections for safety and emissions, as assigned. This includes performing necessary repairs to ensure compliance with specifications, conducting road tests on vehicles, completing inspection stickers, attaching them to vehicles, and maintaining accurate State Inspection Records and related forms.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Schedule is subject to change due to weather/season; winter shifts, 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years as a Tradesman Helper (commonwealth 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.

Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 col ege 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 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.