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Job description
Salary
$17.88 Hourly
Location
Wyoming County, PA
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
N-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Wyoming Co
Opening Date
09/24/2026
Closing Date
10/8/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
U2540
Position Number
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
98
Pay Group
XH28
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
TR Wyoming County
Worksite Address
1 Franklin Avenue
City
Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18657
Contact Name
Dana Perraglia
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
The Mechanic Intern position with the Department of Transportation gives an eager high school student a chance to learn real skills while earning a paycheck. This role lets you work directly with equipment and tools that keep transportation moving every day. You will build confidence as you gain hands-on experience with repairs and maintenance. Start a strong future in a field that values hard work and curiosity.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This internship introduces you to essential mechanic practices through hands-on experience with tools, equipment, and basic repair tasks. As a Mechanic Intern, you will perform the following duties:
Tool Usage: Use automotive tools, both powered and manual, in a safe and correct manner
Equipment Repairs: Perform basic repairs on engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, heating systems, cooling systems, and exhaust systems
Maintenance Tasks: Complete routine servicing and follow cleaning procedures for tools, equipment, and work areas
Direction Following: Follow verbal and written instructions from the County Equipment Manager and Mechanic Supervisor
Technical Skills: Operate basic scan tools and apply basic computer skills during mechanic tasks
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
High school internship starting Fall of 2026 for the School Year.
Work schedule will vary based on the agreement between the high school and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (COPA) location.
Hours of work for under age 18 is: 28 hours per week during school term and 37.5/40 hours per week during school vacation/breaks.
If this will be the student's Junior Year the option exists for the student to continue through Senior Year.
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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
You must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
You must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026 - 2027 school year.
Additional Requirements:
Must be a Traditional high school student or a vo-tech (career and technical center) student in an approved cooperative vocational training program that has prepared the student for the duties and the description of work described in this posting.
Letter of Recommendation: You must attach a Letter of Recommendation from your school's co-op coordinator, career or guidance counselor, or similar designated school professional indicating you meet your school's requirements and are being recommended for this opportunity.
By participating in this program, the student and school agree to use the Commonwealth's Training Plan, Statement of Responsibilities, and Student Performance Evaluation. Forms will be provided to the student upon acceptance of this position.
Work Permit: Minors will be required to submit their Work Permit upon acceptance of this position.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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 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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