Automotive mechanic

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Preble County-West Alexandria

Work Locations : District 8 Garage - Preble Cty 234 Quaker-Trace Road West Alexandria 45381

Organization : Transportation - District 08

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule : Full-time

Compensation : $20.60

Unposting Date : Apr 17, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Automotive

Technical Skills : Automotive

Professional Skills : Teamwork

Agency Contact Name : Tina Sanders

Agency Contact Information :

Automotive Mechanic 2 - Preble County - PN20061911

Job Duties

Automotive Mechanic 2 - Preble County - PN20061911

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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.

We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to .

ODOT's Mission Statement:

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

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 into 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 preventative maintenance & service (e.g., tunes gas &/or diesel engines; inspects vehicles/equipment for damage; adjusts parts; changes fluids; operates electronic system scope) on cars, trucks, mowers, lawn mowers, stake body trucks, tractors, generators, chain saws, weed eaters, pumps, tar distributors & other motorized equipment as assigned by supervisor. Test drives state vehicle/equipment (e.g., cars, trucks, mowers, lawn mowers, stake body trucks, tractors, generators, chain saws, weed eaters, pumps, tar distributors & other motorized equipment) to ensure proper operation after completion of repairs.

Rebuilds, replaces &/or repairs major parts on cars, trucks, & other equipment (e.g., exhaust system, carburetors, electrical systems, water or fuel pumps, batteries, brake systems, clutches, & alternators).

Performs minor repairs or other related mechanical work (e.g., adjusts valves; changes & repairs all types of tires; cleans or replaces diesel injectors; repairs or replaces hydraulic pumps or systems; replaces shocks; installs snow plow blades; performs minor body repair work).

Maintains Equipment Management System (EMS) records on parts used & work performed on equipment; orders &/or picks up parts. Service & repairs of highway equipment in the field; uses welding equipment to straighten & fabricate metal.

Snow removal when necessary & other related duties as required (e.g., keeps garage area, equipment & tools clean & orderly; mows grass; operates snowplow, tow truck or other equipment; repairs mowers & sharpens blades; pumps gasoline & diesel fuel & maintain daily records of same; attends training school). Performs other related maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

24 mos. exp. in automotive repair & maintenance of variety of vehicles or equipment. 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.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

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.

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.

Knowledge of auto mechanics; auto test equipment; safety practices associated with repair of vehicles &/or equipment (e.g., Ohio safety & health administration automotive safety practices*; original equipment manufacturer standards*). Skill in operating hand & power tools related to repair & maintenance of vehicles & equipment. Ability to understand system of mechanical procedures; work alone on most tasks; stand or bend continuously; lift &/or use mechanical equipment (e.g., hoist) to transport up to 50-100 lbs. of automotive parts or tires; use limbs/fingers easily to perform manual functions.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Valid Class A CDL without air brake restriction, with tanker endorsement must be obtained during probationary period & maintained thereafter.

All bargaining unit new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period. This position is overtime eligible per 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. All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States.

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.