Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-31370 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 14, 2025 TO AUGUST 28, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you skilled in the maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment, ensuring their safe and efficient operation? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team at the Department of Transportation, where you will help keep the Bradford County fleet in peak condition. Your expertise will not only support our mission to provide outstanding service to the community but also enhance the overall productivity and reliability of our operations. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity-apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for a range of analytical tasks, preventative maintenance, and repair work on a fleet of construction machinery, trucks, and automobiles powered by gasoline or diesel engines. Your duties will include servicing hydraulic, electrical, heating, cooling, and exhaust systems, as well as both manual and automatic transmissions. You will conduct state vehicle inspections on all relevant equipment, complete necessary work orders, accurately log your time, and promptly report any accidents or damage to the equipment.

Additionally, you will repair and overhaul vehicles such as cars, trucks, and tractors, perform maintenance on equipment like sweepers and front-end loaders, and replace components including shock absorbers, transmissions, and brakes. Your role will also involve balancing wheels, checking alignment, making minor body repairs, and testing electrical systems. Furthermore, you will implement a preventative maintenance program, conduct automotive diagnostics, perform tune-ups and tire changes, and maintain various systems including fuel, brake, steering, and transmission.

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 12 : 00 PM to 8 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch
• This position may require travel, overtime and dual shifts.
• 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 $55,492 (before taxes).
• 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

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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.