Automotive Mechanic

Do you enjoy keeping automobiles in top performance shape? Are you ready to use your automotive knowledge and experience to maintain a fleet? The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Transportation Division is seeking a skilled Automotive Mechanic. If you want to support public safety by maintaining, inspecting, and repairing vehicles used by law enforcement, then this is the position for you. Apply today!

As an Automotive Mechanic, you will perform specialized upfitting, new fleet processing, maintenance, and repair of vehicles as well as preventative maintenance on diesel trucks ranging from 7k - 26k pounds. You will complete specialized upfitting for K-9 kennels, prisoner cages, gun racks, lighting, TAC boxes, fire brackets, decals, and slide boxes. This role requires thorough automotive knowledge and the ability to complete most maintenance and repair actions independently. In addition, you will perform annual state inspections and emissions, maintain records, and respond to requests for road service maintenance and repair.

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 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
• 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 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.

• You must be in possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be in possession of a valid Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

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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.