$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Department of Transportation
7/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION
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Are you a skilled tradesperson who enjoys working with your hands to complete a wide-range of projects? Are you eager to elevate your career while providing essential services to the Commonwealth? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants to meet you! As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will utilize your trade skills to contribute to the overall safety and reliability of various facilities and roadways throughout Jefferson County. Here, you will work with tools, equipment, and materials to repair buildings, structures, and machinery. Apply today to become part of a team that takes pride in quality workmanship and dependable service!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position supports roadway safety by performing skilled repair and maintenance work on buildings, structures, equipment, and grounds. Your primary responsibilities will entail using trade skills, maintaining various facilities, and supporting environmental and safety practices. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Perform Repairs: Maintain buildings, equipment, and roadway structures through carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical work
- Operate Tools: Use construction tools and equipment such as welders, saws, compressors, and forklifts
- Maintain Stockpiles: Organize materials, ensure environmental compliance, and manage signage needs
- Support Crews: Assist masonry and carpentry crews with bridge and facility projects when needed
- Document Work: Complete checks, logs, and work orders to support safe and efficient operations
- Promote Safety: Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and maintain a safe work area
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 a 30-minute lunch.
- Travel, overtime, and shift work are required. Work hours are subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
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 the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
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