ODOT Master Mechanic, Perry County, PN

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.

What You Will Do:

• Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines

• Repairs rebuilds and/or replaces minor & major parts

• Diagnoses troubleshoots replaces &/or repairs electronic systems

• Identifies troubleshoots repairs & calibrates hydraulic system control units

Benefits to you:

• 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; 1^st increase after 4 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% employer contribution.

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).

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.

• ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

• All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.

• This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. If this position is filled internally the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.

• The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.

• In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703 selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: Check:
  The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

  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 ourTotal 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.

  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.

  48 mos. repair & maintenance of variety of vehicles &/or agency-identified equipment; valid commercial drivers 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 drivers 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 drivers 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