(2) ODOT Mechanic - D8 Headquarters Garage - PN 20061954, 20062981

State of Ohio • Lebanon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine maintenance & service (e.g., checks fluid levels &/or batteries; lubricates joints, hinges &/or latches; changes oil & replaces filters; replaces spark plugs; performs tire changes; services the cooling system; dispenses fuel &/or fluids as needed) & assists higher-level ODOT mechanics with complex maintenance (e.g., tunes gas &/or diesel engines; inspects engines checking for leaks, worn or close components, belt & hose conditions &/or mounting; inspects underbody checking for leaks, loose or worn components in suspension, steering &/or drive train; inspects brakes looking for loose or worn components, proper adjustments &/or leaks; operates electronic system scope) on cars, trucks & all types of agency-identified equipment & repairs, rebuilds &/or replaces major parts (e.g., carburetor, alternator, water or fuel pump, clutches, brake systems, exhaust systems) on cars, trucks, motorcycles &/or all types of agency-specific equipment; assists lower-level mechanics with routine work activities (e.g., job shadowing opportunities, required paperwork, work order submission). Performs minor repairs or miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., inspects tires/wheels looking for damage, leaks, or wear; cleans or replaces diesel injectors; adjusts valves; performs body repair work; replaces shocks; repairs or replaces hydraulic pumps or systems; installs snowplow blades; repairs hydraulic systems, heavy/heaviest equipment). Maintains records of repairs & maintenance; (e.g., daily time sheets); orders &/or picks up parts; provides service & repair of vehicles & equipment on emergency basis; &/or makes onsite service/outpost calls (e.g., replaces flat tire; repairs air leak in brake system; repairs wear items on heavy equipment; performs guardrail replacement); operates welding torches in order to repair snow plow blades, frames, dump & flatbed truck bodies &/or related equipment, cleans garage area, equipment &/or tools; mows grass &/or operates snow plow, tow truck or other equipment/heavy equipment; pumps fuel; attends training schools; safety meetings, mechanic meetings or related meetings; operates motor vehicle in order to transport equipment/materials/supplies to & from job sites.

Requirements

• 24 mos. exp. in automotive repair & maintenance of variety of vehicles &/or all types of equipment identified by agency
• Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code
• 12 months as ODOT Mechanic Trainee, 52151
• 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
• 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
• Must be able to operate welding torches
• Must be able to operate snow plow, tow truck or other equipment/heavy equipment
• Must be able to operate motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Automotive

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance & service (e.g., checks fluid levels &/or batteries; lubricates joints, hinges &/or latches; changes oil & replaces filters; replaces spark plugs; performs tire changes; services the cooling system; dispenses fuel &/or fluids as needed)
• Assists higher-level ODOT mechanics with complex maintenance (e.g., tunes gas &/or diesel engines; inspects engines checking for leaks, worn or close components, belt & hose conditions &/or mounting; inspects underbody checking for leaks, loose or worn components in suspension, steering &/or drive train; inspects brakes looking for loose or worn components, proper adjustments &/or leaks; operates electronic system scope) on cars, trucks & all types of agency-identified equipment
• Repairs, rebuilds &/or replaces major parts (e.g., carburetor, alternator, water or fuel pump, clutches, brake systems, exhaust systems) on cars, trucks, motorcycles &/or all types of agency-specific equipment
• Assists lower-level mechanics with routine work activities (e.g., job shadowing opportunities, required paperwork, work order submission)
• Performs minor repairs or miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., inspects tires/wheels looking for damage, leaks, or wear; cleans or replaces diesel injectors; adjusts valves; performs body repair work; replaces shocks; repairs or replaces hydraulic pumps or systems; installs snowplow blades; repairs hydraulic systems, heavy/heaviest equipment)
• Maintains records of repairs & maintenance (e.g., daily time sheets)
• Orders &/or picks up parts
• Provides service & repair of vehicles & equipment on emergency basis
• Makes onsite service/outpost calls (e.g., replaces flat tire; repairs air leak in brake system; repairs wear items on heavy equipment; performs guardrail replacement)
• Operates welding torches in order to repair snow plow blades, frames, dump & flatbed truck bodies &/or related equipment
• Cleans garage area, equipment &/or tools
• Mows grass &/or operates snow plow, tow truck or other equipment/heavy equipment
• Pumps fuel
• Attends training schools, safety meetings, mechanic meetings or related meetings
• Operates motor vehicle in order to transport equipment/materials/supplies to & from job sites

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 )
• Regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months
• Pension plan with 14% employer contribution
• Employee tuition reimbursement programs

What This Job Offers

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