ODOT Master Mechanic, PN 20051588, Defiance County

State of Ohio • Defiance, OH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above, except for mandated licensure
• Final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use
• Selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

Nice To Haves

• Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code

Responsibilities

• Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines
• Leads repairs of most difficult & complex agency-identified equipment problems
• Provides on-the-job training to lower-level ODOT mechanic(s) & mechanic trainee(s)
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces &/or repairs electronic systems
• Reflashes control modules using scan tools, lap-top computers & available software
• Repairs systems using up to date diagnostic equipment
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates hydraulic system control units
• Evaluates & makes recommendations on mechanic related software
• Repairs, rebuilds &/or replaces minor & major parts
• Adjusts valves & performs preventive maintenance & service on vehicles & equipment
• Performs miscellaneous mechanic work
• 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 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