ODOT Master Mechanic

ODOT Master Mechanic - Cuyahoga County - Euclid - PN: 20057203 (250004C9)

ODOT Master Mechanic - Cuyahoga County - Euclid - PN: 20057203

(250004C9)

Organization: Transportation - District 12

Agency Contact Name and Information: Dani Smith: ...

Unposting Date: Jun 8, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Euclid

Compensation: $25.61 - 32.08

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Automotive

Technical Skills: Automotive

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Coaching, Leading Others, Teamwork

Agency Overview

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.

Job Description

ODOT Master Mechanic, Cuyahoga County - Euclid - PN: 20057203

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

Who We Are Looking For:

Motivated, hardworking mechanic

Safety Driven

A positive team player

Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful

Official Position Description:

Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines or leads repairs of more difficult & complex agency-identified equipment problems (e.g., replacement or repair of pistons, rings, crankshafts, medium & heavy-duty automatic transmissions; single & twin countershaft 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 a 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 the 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 before appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per sections 3719.01 & 3719.41 of the Ohio revised code. A valid commercial driver's license is required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio's revised code.

Job Skills: Automotive

Supplemental Information

Valid Class A CDL without air brake restriction, with tanker endorsement, must be obtained during the probationary period & maintained thereafter.

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

All selected candidates will be assessed to determine their knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position.

All bargaining unit and exempt 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 per the contract.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace that prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, that positions may be subject to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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.