Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee - Danville State Hospital

State of Pennsylvania
Danville, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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THE POSITION

Are you experienced in automotive maintenance and looking for a fulfilling career that you can look forward to each day? The Danville State Hospital is on the lookout for a motivated Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee who is eager to engage in hands-on training focused on the upkeep and repair of a diverse range of vehicles and machinery. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training designed to equip you with the skills necessary to excel in this field. If you are ready to bring your enthusiasm and dedication to our team, this is your opportunity to embark on an exciting new chapter in your professional journey!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage in hands-on training alongside a Diesel Mechanic, allowing you to cultivate essential technical skills and knowledge related to the maintenance and repair of a diverse range of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles, as well as construction and maintenance equipment, and power generation machinery. As you progress and enhance your technical abilities, the complexity of your work assignments will increase accordingly. The training and development process will be overseen by the shop Supervisor and a senior mechanic, who will evaluate your work both during the process and upon its completion to ensure technical precision. Your responsibilities may include executing general mechanical tasks, participating in the analysis and troubleshooting of diesel fuel system issues, and diagnosing, rebuilding, and repairing various vehicles, including heavy trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more, backhoes, skid-steers, compact utility tractors, zero-turn mowers, dump trucks, and handheld landscaping equipment.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as needed
FREE PARKING!
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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years as a Tradesman Helper (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) working in the automotive field; or
Graduation from a post-high school diesel technology curriculum of an accredited trade or technical school; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

This position requires an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit or License on the first day of employment.
This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and Manual Transmission Restriction (E) removed, or equivalent.
This position requires an active Pennsylvania Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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Eligibility rules apply.

Special Requirement - Will you possess an active Pennsylvania Class A or B Commercial Driver Learner's Permit or License on the first day of employment?

Special Requirement - Do you possess an active Pennsylvania Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and Manual Transmission Restriction (E) removed, or equivalent?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

Special Requirement - Will you possess an active Pennsylvania Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment?

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Tradesman Helper in the automotive field for two or more years full-time?

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Have you completed post-high school training in a diesel technology curriculum? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

How many years of full-time experience in the automotive field do you possess?

2 or more years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

How much college coursework have you completed in the automotive field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

60 or more credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - REPORTING Logs preventative maintenance and repair information. Documents initial service requests. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience completing forms and reports. I was responsible for logging preventative maintenance and repair information and documenting initial service requests.
B. I have experience completing forms and reports. I was responsible for logging preventative maintenance and repair information; however, someone else was responsible for documenting initial service requests.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, report writing, or English composition.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to reporting.
Your level of responsibility

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to gas and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Diagnoses problems with fuel injection systems; engines; cooling, suspension, and electrical systems; steering; exhaust and emission components; and other gas and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience diagnosing problems and performing preventative maintenance and repair tasks on gas and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
B. I have experience performing preventative maintenance and repair tasks on gas and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment; however, someone else made the initial diagnosis of the problems.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to automotive diagnostic techniques, automotive technology, or vehicle maintenance and repair.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to maintenance and repair.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - SAFETY Completes work according to safety guidelines and ensures vehicles and equipment are clean, safe, and secure. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience following safety guidelines to ensure vehicles and equipment were clean and secure. I was also responsible for performing inspections to ensure the vehicles and equipment were safe to operate.
B. I have experience following safety guidelines to ensure vehicles and equipment were clean and secure. Someone else inspected the vehicles and equipment to ensure they were safe to operate.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to safety.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to safety.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ORDERING PARTS Identifies the need for vehicle and equipment repair parts and preventative maintenance supplies. Orders parts and supplies as needed to ensure timely completion of work orders. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience identifying the need for vehicle and equipment repair parts and supplies. I was responsible for ordering both when required.
B. I have experience identifying the need for vehicle and equipment repair parts and supplies; however, someone else was responsible for ordering the parts and supplies, based on my request.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to procurement.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.