PennDOT Summer Tradesman Helper (Seasonal) - Dauphin County

Are you interested in joining a dedicated team that keeps construction equipment, trucks, vehicles, and tools in top condition for the busy summer season? If you bring a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on skills while supporting essential operations that keep our community moving.

In this role, you will assist the diesel mechanic with a wide range of analytical, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks involving a fleet of construction equipment, trucks, automobiles, and hand tools powered by gasoline or diesel engines. Your work will include repairs to hydraulic, electrical, heating, cooling, and exhaust systems, as well as manual and automatic transmissions, and you are expected to report any equipment accidents or damage immediately. Under the guidance of the Equipment Manager and Automotive Mechanic Supervisor, you will independently perform routine minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, hoses, clamps, filters, and tires, recharging or replacing batteries, checking fluid levels, and completing regular lubrication. This position involves significant physical labor and includes assisting mechanics and skilled trades staff with more complex repairs, including work on heating and cooling systems, transmissions, clutches, brakes, hydraulic systems, hand tools, bodywork, plow repairs, and cutting-edge replacements. You will accurately record parts and time charges, operate a noncommercial vehicle to deliver or pick up parts, mail, and related items, and perform basic equipment diagnostics using testing procedures and diagnostic tools while supporting more advanced troubleshooting efforts.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal 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.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• This position requires an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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