College Intern Mechanic Van Wert County

Van Wert, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.

Must show proof of valid drivers license in order to operate state vehicle.

Job Skills:
Technical Skills: Transportation Automotive
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking Active Learning Attention to Detail Listening Reasoning

Paid ODOT College Internship Mechanic Van Wert County PN:

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 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. ODOT employees are hardworking passionate and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.

ODOTs Mission Statement:

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

Benefits to You:

-PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school

-Flexible hours based around your school schedule

-Real world experience

-Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

The rate of pay is based upon the students academic status:

(which is determined by the college or university.)

Freshman and Sophomore Students: $19.50 per hour

Junior and Senior Students: $20.00 per hour

Graduate Students: $24.00 per hour

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

Must show proof of valid drivers license in order to operate state vehicle.

Temporary appointments are unclassified pursuant to O.R.C. 124.30 (B).

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Position Description:

Under direct supervision of District Garage Manager assists higher-level mechanics in maintenance repair & replacement of major parts on cars trucks & equipment. Uses hand & power tools in performing routine maintenance & minor repairs (e.g. changes oil & filters replaces spark plugs checks radiators changes hoses adds antifreeze checks &/or replaces tires lubricates vehicles & equipment steam cleans engines & equipment). Repairs & replaces minor defective parts (e.g. hoses distributor caps windshield wiper blades belts).
Uses personal computer (e.g. Equipment Management System (EMS)) to enter & retrieve fuel & oil usage data. Assists in distribution of parts packages & interoffice mail among counties.

Delivers & picks up vehicles. Assists in inspecting state vehicles (e.g. inspects condition of tires fan belts & hoses; checks batteries & engine oil & other fluid levels). Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor (e.g. removes trash ensures cleanliness & orderliness of garage area)

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the students major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the students education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)

Required Experience:

Intern

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing. Must show proof of valid drivers license in order to operate state vehicle.Job Skills:Technical Skills: Transportation AutomotiveProfessional Skills: Critical Thinking Active Learning Attention to Detail Listening R...