(2) ODOT Master Mechanic – D8 Headquarters Garage – PN20062981 & 20062992

Location: District 8 HQ, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio. Unposting Date: Oct 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM.

About the role

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. 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. ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Responsibilities

• Leads team of lower-level mechanic(s) (provides work direction & training) performing minor & major repairs & maintenance of vehicles & all agency‑identified equipment.
• Assists lower‑level mechanic(s) in diagnosing & resolving mechanical problems.
• Inspects completed work & equipment; ensures procedures & safety practices are followed.
• Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines or leads repairs of 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 with the ODOT Mechanic Training Program (identifies training needs based on skill level & equipment operation complexity; identifies skills & knowledge for program instruction; works with agency training administrators on program &/or content delivery).
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces &/or repairs electronic systems (engine control modules, anti‑lock brake systems, medium & heavy‑duty automatic transmission control modules, electronic sensors); reflashes control modules (engine, transmission, body) using scan tools, laptop 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