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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00204940 |
Description Activated On: 1/15/2026 8:37:44 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position performs a variety of preventive maintenance and repair duties on hand tools and a fleet of construction equipment and trucks powered by gasoline and diesel engines with both manual and automatic transmissions. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Performs skilled maintenance and repair of a large variety of cars, trucks and tractors, assorted construction equipment such as rollers, sweeper, and mixers, and powered hand tools. Performs repairs on diesel equipment with exception of the diagnostics, parts rebuilding and repair of the air brake system, and diesel engine fuel injection system (injectors and pumps). Performs repairs and carries out a preventive maintenance program on vehicles, equipment, and parts. Performs oil changes, automotive mechanical diagnostics, tune-ups, tire changes, repairs and replaces engine sub-assemblies, cooling system repairs and adjustments, suspension, electrical, heating and air conditioning, fuel, brake, steering and driveline systems. Performs official state safety and emissions inspections on vehicles assigned under their license class. Ensures repairs are compliant with specifications, road tests vehicles, fills out inspection stickers and affixes to vehicle, and completes State Inspection Records and related paperwork. Performs work on diesel equipment such as, oil changes and servicing filters, replacing water pumps, gaskets, and other parts. Performs repairs on electrical systems, cooling systems, suspension, and driveline systems, and carrying out other repairs. Performs necessary field adjustments to permit safe operation and minimize wear. Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance work on equipment which includes cleaning and servicing equipment. Demonstrates repair techniques on assigned equipment to other employees. Assists other Diesel Mechanics in making major repairs to equipment. Maintains equipment records. Performs emergency road service, and occasionally completes maintenance and repairs outside of garage in a field environment at County Stockpiles. Performs burning and cutting operations using oxy/acetylene torches as needed. Obtains parts and supplies as needed. May provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) information to purchasing personnel so that proper parts can be obtained. Performs automotive records and reports. Maintains assigned work area in clean, safe condition using proper safety procedures and protective equipment. Is aware of work area hazards and initiates proactive accident and injury avoidance measures. Reports all personal injuries immediately and gets proper treatment to minimize risk of further injury. Follows proper call off procedures. Schedules non-emergency absences in advance; observes start/stop times, breaks, and mealtimes; works efficiently and effectively alone and with others; is available for overtime emergency responses; and minimizes nonproductive and down time for self and crew. Implements the environmental protection requirements of maintenance work activities performed by the employee. Fulfills the environmental management requirements designated for this title in environmental training programs. Recognizing that everyone is involved in the District’s and County’s actions to demonstrate sound environmental practices, each employee fulfills the maintenance unit business plan objectives related to the Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP). Also, supports the efforts of our employees to meet these objectives. Attends environmental training designated for this position in the District’s SEMP Manual for Sound Environmental Practice. Safety 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. Succession Planning Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Department Green Plan Policy Commit to following the Department’s Green Plan Policy (PUB 712) and the associated principles. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employees performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5/8.0-hour day. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. The incumbent must determine appropriate steps to take during the repair of equipment in order to perform assigned tasks. Skill in the implementation of appropriate mechanical adjustments to the equipment must be exercised to produce desired results and must be accomplished while maintaining a safe workplace for the incumbent, associated shop employees, and for the equipment operators. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Must hold a valid PA Class C license. Must hold a valid “TYPE 1” PA State Inspection License. Incumbent is responsible for providing their own mechanics toolbox and basic tool set. Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. See Description of Duties above. 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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