Tradesman Helper

Are you a jack of all trades who is on the lookout for a challenging, yet rewarding career path? Would you find satisfaction in making mechanical adjustments to equipment to achieve optimal results while prioritizing safety for yourself and others in the workplace? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome a motivated Tradesman Helper to play an active role tending to repairs and upkeep of equipment and facilities. Present your diverse skill set and collaborate with a team that consistently focuses on developing safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation systems throughout the Commonwealth!

As a Tradesman Helper, you will assist a skilled tradesman in repairs and preventive maintenance on a fleet of construction vehicles, equipment, and tools, in addition to engaging in building and grounds maintenance, minor construction, and allied trades work. As part of your responsibilities, you will be tasked with independently tending to preventive maintenance assignments such as replacing hoses, wires, light bulbs, lenses, filters; completing oil changes and lubrication; repairing and mounting tires; and accurately recording parts and time charges for repairs. You will also perform routine equipment problem identification using diagnostic equipment and following testing procedures, and assisting senior staff in more complex troubleshooting as necessary. Within this role, you will engage in general grounds maintenance to ensure the yard is clean and orderly through cutting the grass and weeds, tending to snow removal on the parking lot and sidewalks, and maintaining the scrap tire area.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours are subject to change based upon seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Travel, overtime, and shift work required.
• 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 $36,108.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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.