Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tradesman Helper in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4546865 THE POSITION Are you skilled in multiple trades and looking for opportunities to advance your career? Do you find satisfaction in making mechanical adjustments to equipment to achieve optimal results while prioritizing safety for yourself and others in the workplace?Present your diverse skill set and collaborate with a team that consistently focuses on developing safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation systems!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Tradesman Helper, you will assist a skilled tradesman in repair and preventive maintenance on a fleet of construction equipment and hand tools and performs semi-skilled trades work by assisting skilled tradesmen engaged in equipment maintenance and repair, building and grounds maintenance, construction, or allied trades work.
As part of your responsibilities, you will be required to carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks independently. This includes tasks such as replacing hoses, wires, light bulbs, lenses, filters, performing oil changes, lubrication, and repairing and mounting tires. Additionally, you will be responsible for accurately recording parts and time charges for the repairs. You may also need to operate a noncommercial vehicle for deliveries and pickups of parts, mail, and other related items, and report any equipment damage promptly.
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 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.