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Automotive Mechanic

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-37886

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Division

SP Trnspt Div

Opening Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

12/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93110

Position Number

00010841

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00206220

Bureau / Division

Transportation Division

Worksite Address

1850 Arsenal Boulevard

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17103

Contact Name

PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00010841) .

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Special Requirements:

+ 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 willnotbe 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.

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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

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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

03

Do you possess an active Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please attach a copy of your Inspection Mechanic Certification (PA Automotive Inspection License). If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

05

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

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

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 experiencemustalso 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.

07

Have you completed an approved automotive mechanic trade apprenticeship?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

09

Have you completed any post-high school training in the automotive trades?

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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov