THE POSITION
Are you a driven individual with a knack for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various vehicles and equipment? The Department of Transportation is seeking an Automotive Mechanic to play a vital role in keeping the Jefferson County Maintenance Organization's fleet in excellent working order, ensuring it is always ready for action. If you have a passion for solving problems, we would be thrilled to hear from you and invite you to join our welcoming team of professionals.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
You will engage in the skilled maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, tractors, and construction equipment such as rollers and mixers, along with powered hand tools. Your responsibilities will include executing repairs and establishing a preventive maintenance program for these vehicles and equipment. This will involve tasks like oil changes, mechanical diagnostics, tune-ups, tire replacements, and repairs to engine sub-assemblies, cooling systems, and various vehicle systems, including suspension, electrical, heating, air conditioning, fuel, brakes, steering, and driveline.
You will ensure that all repairs comply with required specifications, conduct road tests, complete inspection documentation, and affix inspection stickers to vehicles. Additionally, you will service diesel equipment through oil changes, filter replacements, and repairs on water pumps and gaskets, while addressing issues in electrical, cooling, suspension, and driveline systems. You will also perform necessary field adjustments to ensure safe operation and minimize wear, carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks, and demonstrate repair techniques to colleagues. Furthermore, you will assist other Diesel Mechanics with major repairs and maintain accurate records of equipment.
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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.
Automotive Mechanic • Punxsutawney, PA, United States