Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Butler County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee participates in a structured training program focused on diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of diesel- and gasoline-powered equipment. The trainee learns to service engines, vehicles, tools, trucks, and heavy equipment with support from experienced staff. Duties include assisting with preventive maintenance, diagnostic testing, safety and emissions inspections, and related paperwork. The trainee also helps maintain equipment records and document observations and adjustments while following safety procedures and keeping the work area clean and hazard-free.

This is a full-time, onsite position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The regular schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel, overtime, and shift work are required; hours may change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs. Telework is not available. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $48,802 before taxes.

Applicants must meet the experience and training requirements through relevant automotive Tradesman Helper experience, graduation from an accredited post-high-school diesel technology curriculum, or an equivalent combination. The position has specific commercial driver, medical certification, inspection mechanic certification, training-course, and tank vehicle endorsement requirements. Employees must be able to operate manual-transmission vehicles or equipment and are subject to drug and alcohol testing under federal regulations.

Requirements

• Two years as a Tradesman Helper (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) 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.
• Possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit or License on the first day of employment.
• Possess an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of employment.
• Possess an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification during the probationary period.
• Pass the Department of Transportation’s New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.
• Operate vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission.
• Possess an active Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) during the probationary period.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Submit relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application; education claims require college transcripts, with unofficial transcripts accepted.
• Submit the application by the posting closing date; late applications and required materials will not be accepted.
• Be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Learn repair and overhaul tasks for vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Assist with preventive maintenance operations on assigned equipment.
• Support diagnostic testing to identify mechanical issues and needed repairs.
• Participate in state safety and emissions inspections and complete related paperwork.
• Learn and follow safety procedures while keeping the work area clean and hazard-free.
• Help maintain equipment records and document observations and adjustments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed