ODOT Mechanic, Shelby County, PN 20060809

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Sidney, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

What You Will Do:
• You will perform preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.
• You will perform minor repairs or other related mechanical work.
• You will maintain records of repairs & maintenance.
Official Position Description:
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.
• Or 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.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above, except for mandated licensure.
• Valid Class A CDL without air brake restriction, with tanker endorsement must be obtained during probationary period & maintained thereafter.
• Job Skills: Automotive

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.
• Perform minor repairs or other related mechanical work.
• Maintain records of repairs & maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance & service on cars, trucks & all types of agency-identified equipment
• Repairs, rebuilds &/or replaces major parts on cars, trucks, motorcycles &/or all types of agency-specific equipment
• Assists lower-level mechanics with routine work activities
• Performs minor repairs or miscellaneous mechanic work
• Provides service & repair of vehicles & equipment on emergency basis
• Makes onsite service/outpost calls
• 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

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14%25 employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

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