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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Automotive Mechanic in Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4749620 THE POSITION Challenge your mechanical expertise! Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a fresh position? If you possess the necessary skills to uphold and service the Commonwealth's fleet, ensuring that all equipment remains in peak operational condition, consider joining the Wayne County team for this thrilling career opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be responsible for executing skilled maintenance and repair tasks on a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, tractors, and various types of construction machinery such as rollers, sweepers, and mixers, as well as powered hand tools. Your duties will encompass repairs on diesel equipment, with the exception of diagnostics, parts rebuilding, and the repair of air brake systems and diesel engine fuel injection systems, including injectors and pumps.
You will also implement a preventive maintenance program for vehicles, equipment, and components, which includes performing oil changes, conducting automotive mechanical diagnostics, executing tune-ups, changing tires, and repairing or replacing engine sub-assemblies. Additionally, you will handle cooling system repairs and adjustments, as well as work on suspension, electrical, heating and air conditioning, fuel, brake, steering, and driveline systems.
As part of your responsibilities, you will conduct official state safety and emissions inspections on vehicles that fall under your licensing category. This includes ensuring that all repairs meet regulatory specifications, performing road tests on vehicles, completing inspection stickers, and maintaining accurate State Inspection Records and associated documentation.
Your work will also involve servicing diesel equipment, which includes oil changes, filter replacements, and the installation of water pumps, gaskets, and other components. You will be tasked with repairing electrical systems, cooling systems, suspension, and driveline systems, along with executing various other repairs as necessary.
Field adjustments will be performed to ensure safe operation and to reduce wear on equipment. You will carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks, which involve cleaning and servicing equipment. Additionally, you will demonstrate repair techniques on assigned equipment to fellow employees and assist other Diesel Mechanics with major repairs. Keeping accurate equipment records will also be part of your duties.
Emergency road service will be part of your responsibilities, and you may occasionally need to perform maintenance and repairs in field environments, such as County Stockpiles. You will also be required to conduct burning and cutting operations using oxy/acetylene torches when necessary. Furthermore, you will obtain parts and supplies as needed and may provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) information to purchasing personnel to facilitate procurement.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Winter shifts: 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Travel, overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs. 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: Four years of experience in the automotive mechanic trade; or completion of an approved apprenticeship; or Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirement: This position requires employees to hold a urrent and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license. This position requires possession of a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate.
Post Employment Requirement: This position requires candidate to obtain both CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling Certificate and a 134A Refrigerant Recycling Certificate after hire. Must supply own toolbox and basic tools.
Additional Requirements: 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). 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.
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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.