ODOT Master Mechanic – District 8 HQ Garage – PN20062979

State of Ohio • Lebanon, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization. ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Requirements

• 48 mos. exp. in repair & maintenance of variety of vehicles &/or agency-identified equipment; valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.
• 24 months exp. as ODOT Mechanic, 52152; valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above, except for mandated licensure.
• Job Skills: Automotive
• Must obtain & maintain Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction regulated by Section 4506 of the Ohio Revised Code during probationary period.
• All bargaining unit new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use.
• All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.
• Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.
• Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Responsibilities

• Leads team of lower-level mechanic(s) (i.e., provides work direction & training) performing minor & major repairs & maintenance of vehicles & all agency-identified equipment, assists lower-level mechanic(s) in diagnosing & resolving mechanical problems, inspects completed work & equipment, & ensures that procedures & safety practices are followed.
• Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines or leads repairs most difficult & complex agency-identified equipment problems (e.g., replacement or repair of pistons, rings, crank shafts, medium & heavy-duty automatic transmissions; single & twin counter shaft manual transmissions).
• Provides on-the-job training to lower-level ODOT mechanic(s) & mechanic trainee(s) in accordance to ODOT Mechanic Training Program (e.g., identifies training needs for ODOT mechanics based on skill level & equipment operation complexity, identifies skills & knowledge for program instruction); works with agency training administrators on program &/or content delivery (e.g., attends pilot training courses, makes recommendations for changes, makes recommendations for additional training needs, course content & developmental opportunities).
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces &/or repairs electronic systems (e.g., engine control modules, anti-lock brake systems, medium & heavy-duty automatic transmission control modules, electronic sensors); reflashes control modules (e.g., engine, transmission, body) using scan tools, lap-top computers & available software, repairs systems using up to date diagnostic equipment; identifies, troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates hydraulic system control units used in highway salt applications; evaluates & makes recommendations on mechanic related software.
• Repairs, rebuilds &/or replaces minor & major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems, snow plows, salt spreaders, liquid anti-icing systems, paving/milling equipment); adjusts valves & performs preventive maintenance & service on vehicles & equipment; performs miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work; repairs or replaces tires; cleans or replaces diesel injectors); provides service & repair of vehicles & equipment on emergency basis.
• Schedules maintenance &/or repairs of equipment; maintains repair or service records; attends training schools; updates shop manuals & parts books; operates welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, MIG welding equipment) to heat, shape & weld machinery & equipment; operates computer to enter, edit & retrieve data from computer systems; performs inventories of machinery & heavy equipment &/or orders & picks up parts & supplies; cleans garage area, equipment &/or tools; mows grass; operates equipment, snowplows &/or tow truck.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed