Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee

Are you ready to elevate your mechanical skills to a leadership level? If you have the expertise to maintain and service the Commonwealth's fleet, ensuring that all equipment operates at its best, then consider seizing this exciting opportunity with the Allegheny County team. This role not only allows you to showcase your technical abilities but also places you in a pivotal position where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of essential services. Join us in this dynamic career path, where your knowledge and leadership can make a significant difference in the community.

In this role, you will be actively involved in the repair and restoration of a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and heavy machinery. This position offers you the opportunity to acquire practical experience in the maintenance and repair of various equipment, such as sweepers, mixers, and front-end loaders. Your duties will include diagnosing repair needs and assisting in the replacement of critical components, including shock absorbers, transmissions, hour meters, clutches, and brakes. You will also be tasked with performing wheel balancing and alignment checks, executing minor body repairs, and testing, repairing, or replacing alternators and other electrical components.

Moreover, you will engage in preventative maintenance activities to ensure that vehicles and equipment operate at peak efficiency. Your responsibilities will extend to automotive mechanical diagnostics, tune-ups, tire changes, and the repair or replacement of engine subassemblies. You will be required to adjust and repair various systems, including cooling, suspension, electrical, heating, and air-conditioning, while also maintaining fuel injection, brake, steering, and transmission systems. Additionally, you will assist in the repair or rebuilding of construction or shop equipment, contributing to the overall functionality of the fleet.

As part of your responsibilities, you will participate in official state inspections for safety and emissions on designated vehicles, as applicable. This will involve conducting necessary repairs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, performing road tests, and completing inspection stickers to be affixed to vehicles. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate State Inspection Records and related documentation, ensuring that all inspections are thoroughly recorded and compliant with state regulations.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Shifts may vary seasonally, due to weather, and/or based on operational needs
• 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 $47,844.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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:

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).