Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-59516

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Armstrong Co

Job classification: Tradesman Helper

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Trades

Summary

Start a career that supports crews across Armstrong County! The Tradesman Helper with the Department of Transportation plays an important part in keeping equipment, facilities, and work areas in good condition. This role offers steady hands-on tasks that help keep operations running smoothly. Join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and public service!

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Examples of duties

This position supports maintenance operations by performing repairs, general labor, and routine care for equipment and facilities. As a Tradesman Helper, you will perform the following duties:

• Repair Support: Perform minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment cleaning tasks
• Garage Assistance: Service vehicles and equipment, travel for parts, and assist mechanics at various sites
• Construction Help: Support bridge crew tasks including form building, concrete work, and rebar tying
• Facility Maintenance: Assist with building repairs, plumbing tasks, roofing, siding, and general labor
• Tool Operation: Use diagnostic tools and motorized hand equipment to identify and repair problems
• Grounds Upkeep: Complete yard care, snow removal, cleaning tasks, and general building maintenance

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of 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 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.