Mechanic Supervisor

Are you searching for a challenging profession in which you can showcase your technical experience in the diagnosis and repair of various vehicles and construction equipment? Advance your career by joining the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) team as a skilled Mechanic Supervisor where you will be responsible for overseeing a crew of licensed and trained automotive and diesel mechanics. This position involves supervising individuals who are tasked with conducting a wide range of projects including analytical assessments, preventative maintenance, and repairs on a diverse fleet of construction equipment, trucks, automobiles, and hand tools. If you have the necessary qualifications and possess excellent leadership qualities, we invite you to apply today!

As a Mechanic Supervisor, you will be responsible for assessing and determining the necessary repairs for equipment, as well as overseeing the workforce to ensure repairs are effectively completed. Specific duties entail planning, scheduling, and providing direct supervision to mechanics troubleshooting and repairing a variety of construction equipment and hand tools powered by gasoline or diesel engines, with hydraulic, electrical, heating and cooling, manual and automatic transmissions, exhaust and drive train systems. You will demonstrate repair techniques on equipment to other subordinates, provide assistance to Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanics in making major repairs to equipment, and maintain detailed equipment records.

In addition, you will also be identified as a purchasing cardholder for the department and be tasked with ensuring that all purchases are compliant with the Commonwealth's and the department's purchasing card rules and regulations. This work requires excellent networking and organizational skills in order to collaborate with vendors, requestors, and other Commonwealth staff concerning purchasing requirements, delivery logistics, and payment issues. This position will allow you to employ your abilities and expertise in managing equipment repairs and optimizing the performance of the workforce under your leadership.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of journey level mechanical experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake restriction (L) removed, supplemented by Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) and Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H).
• This position requires possession of an active Class 4 or Class 7 Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic Certification.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.