Reference #: 4512827 THE POSITION

Are you an experienced Diesel Mechanic and would enjoy using that experience with a great public service agency? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs would love to talk to you! This position is located in the Division of Facility Support at Fort Indiantown Gap. The position performs maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of construction equipment, diesel powered vehicles, and related equipment. We encourage you to apply today and discover all the wonderful perks that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK Duties of this position include performing major and minor repairs and overhauls, performing preventative maintenance, and performing minor body work and repair. Also, you repair, rebuild, and replace worn or broken parts of diesel engines; repair, overhaul, and perform related work on diesel engines and equipment; and repair both major and minor mechanical defects in Commonwealth fleet vehicles. In addition, you prepare records and reports on repairs and status of vehicles, prepare quotes and order parts as needed with the supervisor's approval, and assist with the maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on gasoline engines and related equipment as needed.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch. 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:

Successful completion of the commonwealth's Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee program; 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. Necessary Special Requirements: This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 1, Class 4, or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification the first day of employment. This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations on the first day of employment. You must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License or equivalent within one year of employment. You must be able to operate vehicles or equipment with a manual transmission. Additional Requirements:

You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to travel to the sites of disabled or damaged state-owned vehicles throughout Pennsylvania Possession of a valid Class C non-commercial drivers license Possession of a current/valid Automotive Inspection License

Possession of a current/valid Pennsylvania Emissions Certification Formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in the automotive mechanic trade Experience in the automotive mechanic trade (i.e., hands on experience repairing or overhauling and maintaining major automotive systems and components of vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, power shovels, graders, etc. Experience in the repair and replacement of suspension components such as ball joints, control arms, idler arms, Pitman arms, wheel bearings, etc. Experience in the repair and replacement of brake system components including disc brakes, d um brakes, calipers, cylinders, etc. Experience in the maintenance and replacement of electrical systems, alternators, batteries, ignitions, etc. Experience in the maintenance and replacement of cooling system components, hoses, belts, fans, water pumps, etc. Experience in the repair and replacement of engines, exhaust systems, transmissions and differentials Experience in performing preventative maintenance duties such as tune-ups, tire changes and oil changes? Experience in performing annual state inspections for safety on vehicles Experience in operating a vehicle hauler or roll-back transporter Experience in examining and assessing accident damage to vehicles Legal Requirement:

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 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. 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.