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Tradesman Helper
2 months ago
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Transportation? We have an opening for a Tradesman Helper that you will not want to miss As a Tradesman Helper, you will have the chance to work closely with an Automotive Mechanic Supervisor or Highway Equipment Manager, assisting them in the repair and preventative maintenance of a diverse fleet of vehicles, construction equipment, and hand tools. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the smooth operation of our transportation systems. Do not wait any longer, apply today and kickstart your career in the transportation industry
This role will entail performing various routine manual tasks in the yard, including mowing, construction, and grounds maintenance. Assisting the County Bridge Crew may be necessary for general labor, concrete work, masonry, and re-bar duties. Additionally, responsibilities involve identifying equipment issues, conducting minor repairs, and maintaining motorized hand tools like chain saws, compressors, and mowers. Other duties include snow shoveling, walkway cleaning, and ensuring the exterior premises and building entrances are orderly. Performing minor repairs on fixtures, doors, windows, and carpentry tasks are also part of the role. Operating small hand tools, mowers, weed eaters, and hedge trimmers, as well as maintaining planting beds and trees, are essential. The job also involves using hand tools like shovels, rakes, hammers, and saws, along with motorized equipment such as power saws and compressors. Proper tool selection and maintenance, adherence to work methods, and reporting damaged equipment are crucial aspects of the position.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
- This position will require an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.