ODOT Master Mechanic/Auto Body - District Garage (PN 20057376)

Permanent ODOT Master Mechanic/Auto Body, PN 20057376

NOTE: PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE A STRUCTURED INTERVIEW. CANDIDATES’ RESPONSES TO THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AND THE SELECTION DECISION WILL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT.

Benefits To You

• Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
• At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
• Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
• Work/Life Balance
• The opportunity to work on an important mission
  
  

Official Position Description

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).

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iagnoses, 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.

Evaluates damage to vehicles or equipment (e.g., automobiles, trucks, tractors, back hoes), determines materials needed & repairs damage (e.g., dents, scratches, rust erosion, wrecked parts) by pounding, brazing, applying putty or fiberglass material, sanding, cleaning &/or painting damaged area & by operating hand & power tools (e.g., drills, sanders, gas & electrical powered arc welding tools, grinders, acetylene torches) & paint spray gun.

Removes, repairs, replaces &/or adjusts doors, windows, electrical equipment, bumpers &/or minor engine parts; installs signs, seat covers, lights, brackets, sirens, flashers, logos &/or identification numbers on vehicles; removes, repairs &/or replaces interior upholstery parts; cleans & washes vehicles.

Cleans repair shop; logs work performed; orders &/or picks up parts &/or supplies; operates forklift; prepares estimates; verifies outside cost estimates; inventories parts; maintains repair records; retains salvaged parts for resale or reuse; oversees maintenance & cleaning of body shop & equipment.

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.

• Or 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.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above, except for mandated licensure. Note: The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code. Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.
  
  

Valid Class A CDL without air brake restriction, with tanker endorsement must be obtained during probationary period & maintained thereafter.

Job Skills: Automotive

Organization

Transportation - District 05

Agency Contact Name and Information

District 5 Human Resources (e) D05.Personnel2@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 11, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

District 5 HQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Jacksontown

Compensation

$25.61/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

07:00AM to 03:30PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Automotive

Technical Skills

Automotive, Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Ethics and Values