2026-2027 Winter Seasonal ODOT Mechanic, District 3
About The Position
The ODOT Mechanic performs preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment; carries out minor repairs and other related mechanical work; and maintains repair and maintenance records. This is a seasonal, temporary position in Transportation District 03, based at 906 Clark Avenue in Ashland, Ohio. The position is full-time for the season, with hours that may vary according to operational needs, and is not to exceed 1,000 hours. Nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work may be required based on operational need. The position is overtime eligible under FLSA standards. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, including regulations prohibiting marijuana use, and selected applicants must register in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Applicants with a positive pre-employment drug test will not be offered employment.
Requirements
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and without an airbrake restriction.
- Either 24 months of experience in automotive repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and/or all types of equipment, or 12 months of experience as an ODOT Mechanic Trainee (52151), or equivalent minimum qualifications, except for mandated licensure.
- A valid commercial driver's license is required when the motor equipment is of a type and size regulated by sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- Submit to pre-employment urinalysis; a positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment.
- Register in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.
- Perform minor repairs and other related mechanical work.
- Maintain records of repairs and maintenance.
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, and 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, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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