ODOT Master Mechanic, Paulding County, PN:

20049769 ( 260006D8 )

Organization :

Transportation

• District 01

Agency Contact Name and Information :

aubrey.mcdonald@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date :

Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00

AM Work Location :

District 1 Garage

• Paulding C 833 Wayne Street Paulding 45879

Primary Location :

United States of America-OHIO-Paulding County Compensation :

27.56

• 34.

53

Schedule :

Full-time Work Hours :

7:00AM

• 3:30

PM Classified Indicator :

Classified Union :

OCSEA Primary Job Skill :

Automotive Technical Skills :

Automotive, Transportation Professional Skills :

Active Learning, Attention to

Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Agency Overview Job Duties ODOT Master Mechanic, Paulding County, PN:

20049769 This position is for internal only.

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

What You Will Do:

• Performs preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces major parts
• Performs minor repairs or other related mechanical work Who we are looking for:
• Motivated, hardworking technician
• Safety Driven
• A positive team player
• Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful Benefits to you:
• Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
• Earning a Class A CDL
• 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

Position Description:

Leads team of lower-level mechanic(s) (i.e., provides work direction & training) performing minor & major repairs & maintenance of vehicles & all agency-identified equipment, assists lower-level mechanic(s) in diagnosing & resolving mechanical problems, inspects completed work & equipment, & ensures that procedures & safety practices are followed. 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. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees•. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Our benefits package includes:

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 )

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors.

The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications 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.

Job Skills:

Automotive Technical Skills:

Automotive, Transportation Professional Skills:

Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving Supplemental Information Valid Class A CDL without air brake restriction must be obtained during probationary period & maintained thereafter. The final applicant selected 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 ORC 4506.20, Applicants applying for positions as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle must provide their employment history for the ten (10) years preceding the date the employment application is submitted to ODOT. Applicants for CDL position must list the names and addresses of previous employers for which he/she was the operator of a commercial motor vehicle, dates employed and reason for leaving previous employers. All Bargaining Unit new hires MUST serve a one (1) year probationary period. Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the

OCSEA/AFSCME

Contract. This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to dirt, loud noise, grease, dust, gas fumes & other unpleasant conditions; may work outside exposed to unpleasant weather conditions; may be on call 24 hrs./day, 7 days/week ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.