Agency Overview

Seasonal ODOT Mechanic Trainee Various PN(s) *This is an unclassified, temporary appointment, not to exceed 1000 hours* (Hours may vary based on operational need)

Meet Auto Technician and Problem Solver Luke Rohrs!

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 travelling within our great state. And 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.

Job DescriptionODOT Mechanic Trainee (Seasonal), Various PN's

Seasonal positions are available at the following locations:

Mahoning County Maintenance Facility, 401 West Main Street, Canfield, OH 44406

Portage County Maintenance Facility, 3946 Rootstown Industrial Pkwy, Ravenna, OH 44266

Summit County Maintenance Facility, 6155 Chittenden Road, Hudson, OH 44236

What You Will Do: 

• Receives Training in performance of preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment
• Assists with performing minor repairs or other related mechanical work

What we are looking for:

• Motivated, hardworking mechanic
• Safety Driven 
• A Positive Team Member
• Honest, accountable, Trustworthy, and respectful

Benefits to you: At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan, Work/Life Balance and the opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

Receives training to become proficient in automotive &/or equipment maintenance/repair & assists higher level mechanics in repair & replacement of major parts on cars, trucks &/or agency-identified equipment (i.e., see Page 1, Glossary, for identification of all types of equipment) &/or motorcycles; assists with performing routine service & maintenance (e.g., checks fluid levels &/or batteries; lubricates joints, hinges &/or latches; changes oil & replaces filters; replaces spark plugs; performs tire changes; services the cooling system; dispenses fuel &/or fluids as needed) & repairs & replaces minor worn out parts (e.g., hoses, fan belts & other replaceable components).

Assists with &/or services vehicles in field or on road (e.g., performs minor repairs &/or transports parts; cleans garage area; maintains records of service or maintenance performed; operates tow truck, dump truck &/or snowplow; washes vehicles or equipment/heavy equipment; pumps fuel); learns to service ODOT¿s Central Hydraulic System, snowplow lighting systems, salt spreading systems, heavy/heaviest equipment, snoopers, vactor jets, & Global Positioning System/Automatic Vehicle Locator (i.e., GPS/AVL) systems.

Checks fuel pump or stick readings to determine amount of fuel remaining in storage tanks & cleans & maintains fuel pumps & pumping area; records fuel output & computes remaining levels; receives fuel deliveries & completes forms; inventories supplies; orders, receives, measures & samples fuel &/or supplies; operates radio; mows & trims lawn; provides emergency service to vehicles; delivers or picks up vehicles; provides assistance, information & support to higher level mechanics & co-workers.

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

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-Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in automotive mechanics; 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. 

Job Skills: Automotive

Technical Skills: Automotive

Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Teamwork

Background Check:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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

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: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register   

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

This position is overtime eligible based FLSA Standards.

This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29).

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.