$59,149.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Department of Transportation
11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Transportation, Montgomery County
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THE POSITION
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Step into a role where your leadership makes a real impact every day. As a Mechanic Supervisor for the Department of Transportation, you help keep vital machinery safe, reliable, and ready for action. You will support mechanics, strengthen repair processes, and improve shop performance. This is an exciting chance to use your experience to support transportation services across the Commonwealth!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position oversees the repair and maintenance of a wide range of equipment used by the Department of Transportation. The role includes leadership, problem solving, and coordination of daily shop activities. As a Mechanic Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
- Direct Equipment Repairs: Guide mechanics in troubleshooting, as well as repairing gasoline and diesel-powered equipment
- Oversee Inspections: Monitor state vehicle inspections and verify quality assurance results
- Manage Work Processes: Review work orders, parts usage, and time charges for accuracy
- Support Problem Diagnosis: Assist staff in identifying complex equipment issues using diagnostic tools
- Ensure Shop Safety: Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean repair facility
- Lead Personnel Activities: Assign tasks, evaluate performance, and support employee development
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.
- 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 $59,149.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of journey level mechanical experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of a valid Class A or B Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the Air Brake restriction (L), supplemented by tank endorsement (N).
- This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 4 or Class 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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.
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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