PennDOT Summer Tradesman Helper (Seasonal) - Dauphin County

Reference #: 5277423

Salary

$18.46 Hourly

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

N-2025-38046

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dauphin Co

Opening Date

03/24/2026

Closing Date

4/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

93000

Position Number

50703202

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00080850

Bureau / Division

PennDOT Dauphin County 8-5

Worksite Address

2140 Herr Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17103

Contact Name

Kate Kohan

Contact Email

[email protected]

THE POSITION

Are you interested in joining a dedicated team that keeps construction equipment, trucks, vehicles, and tools in top condition for the busy summer season? If you bring a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on skills while supporting essential operations that keep our community moving.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will assist the diesel mechanic with a wide range of analytical, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks involving a fleet of construction equipment, trucks, automobiles, and hand tools powered by gasoline or diesel engines. Your work will include repairs to hydraulic, electrical, heating, cooling, and exhaust systems, as well as manual and automatic transmissions, and you are expected to report any equipment accidents or damage immediately. Under the guidance of the Equipment Manager and Automotive Mechanic Supervisor, you will independently perform routine minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, hoses, clamps, filters, and tires, recharging or replacing batteries, checking fluid levels, and completing regular lubrication. This position involves significant physical labor and includes assisting mechanics and skilled trades staff with more complex repairs, including work on heating and cooling systems, transmissions, clutches, brakes, hydraulic systems, hand tools, bodywork, plow repairs, and cutting-edge replacements. You will accurately record parts and time charges, operate a noncommercial vehicle to deliver or pick up parts, mail, and related items, and perform basic equipment diagnostics using testing procedures and diagnostic tools while supporting more advanced troubleshooting efforts.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Seasonal 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.

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

Special Requirement:

This position requires an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent.

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. 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 theGuidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekersfor 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 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.