ODOT Master Mechanic or ODOT Mechanic, PN 20051722

State of Ohio•Bowling Green, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Transportation is hiring an ODOT Mechanic or ODOT Master Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment; maintain repair and maintenance records; perform major overhauls of gasoline and/or diesel engines; and diagnose, troubleshoot, replace, and/or repair electronic systems. The position is based at 955 S. Mitchell Rd., Bowling Green, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards and is covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME contract. New bargaining-unit hires serve a one-year probationary period. The selected candidate will be placed in the ODOT Mechanic or ODOT Master Mechanic classification for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates must meet the applicable experience requirements and obtain a valid Class A CDL without an air-brake restriction and with a tanker endorsement during the probationary period, maintaining it thereafter. A criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis are required. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, and selected applicants must register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Requirements

  • For ODOT Mechanic: 24 months of experience in automotive repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and/or all types of equipment identified by the agency, or 12 months of experience as an ODOT Mechanic Trainee (classification 52151).
  • For ODOT Master Mechanic: 48 months of experience in repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and/or agency-identified equipment, or 24 months of experience as an ODOT Mechanic (classification 52152).
  • A valid commercial driver's license is required if the motor equipment is of a type and size regulated by sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code.
  • A valid Class A CDL without an air-brake restriction and with a tanker endorsement must be obtained during the probationary period and maintained thereafter.
  • Final applicants tentatively selected must pass pre-employment urinalysis; the position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.
  • Selected applicants must register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
  • A criminal background check is required for the final candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.
  • Maintain records of repairs and maintenance.
  • Perform major overhauls of gasoline and/or diesel engines.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, replace, and/or repair electronic systems.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
  • Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
  • Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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