PennDOT is in need of some new employees, and will be looking throughout northwest PA to find them.

According to a release from PennDOT, the agency is looking for equipment operators, diesel and construction equipment mechanics, tradesmen helpers, and radio dispatchers. PennDOT also says that some design and construction jobs are available as well. A complete list of open positions can be found on the Pennsylvania government employment website.

To meet candidates face to face, PennDOT will hold 5 open job fairs from August 3rd to September 7th, where employees and human resources personnel will be on hand to answer any questions a job seeker may have. 

Applications can be filled out on site, and in some cases, on-the-spot interviews will be conducted and conditional offers issued.

The job fairs are also open to anyone with a disability. Anyone in need of special accommodations can contact the PennDOT District 1 office at 814-678-7114 at least 1 week prior to the event. 

A complete list of events is below, one of which is in Mercer County.