Automotive Mechanic

About the role

Take your automotive career to the next level as an Automotive Mechanic with the Pennsylvania State Police! In this important position, you will perform meaningful work that helps public safety officials stay on the road. You will repair a wide range of vehicle systems and take pride in keeping equipment operating at its best. If you enjoy solving mechanical problems and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

The Automotive Mechanic performs technical repair, maintenance, inspection, and vehicle preparation work for the Troop K Automotive Unit. This position helps ensure department vehicles remain safe, reliable, and ready for use.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Repairs: Repair and replace suspension, brake, fuel, exhaust, transmission, and differential components on department vehicles
• Engine Maintenance: Perform major and minor engine repairs, including replacing internal engine parts and completing overhauls
• System Service: Maintain and replace electrical and cooling system components such as batteries, alternators, hoses, belts, and water pumps
• Vehicle Inspections: Conduct annual safety and emissions inspections, complete related records, and road test vehicles as needed
• Preventive Care: Complete tune-ups, tire changes, oil changes, and other routine maintenance activities
• Fleet Preparation: Inspect and prepare new vehicles for service and ready unserviceable vehicles for resale

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training:

• 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:

• Current and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
• Valid Class 1 Inspection Mechanic certificate or equivalent that allows inspection for Class 1 vehicles.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Pennsylvania Emission Inspection License (must be attained during probationary period; failure to obtain results in removal from position).
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• Pass a background investigation.
• Meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• No telework option

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.