2026-2027 Winter Seasonal ODOT Mechanic, District 3

Work Location: 906 Clark Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805. Compensation: $25.61/hour. Schedule: Seasonal Full‑Time; hours may vary based on operational need. Contact: Mindy Cavin, 419‑207‑2837, mindy.cavin@dot.ohio.gov.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.
• Perform minor repairs or other related mechanical work.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance.

Additional Information

• These are seasonal, temporary positions not to exceed 1,000 hours.
• Based on operational need, you may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or be on call.
• This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards.
• The final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check; an individual assessment of prior convictions will be made before any exclusion.
• All final applicants tentatively selected must submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment; a positive test results in no offer of employment.
• This position is subject to federal testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), which prohibit the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is not a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.
• Selected applicants must register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register.

Benefits

• 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and without airbrake restriction.
• 24 months of experience in automotive repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and/or all types of equipment identified by the agency.
• Valid commercial driver’s license required if motor equipment is of a type and size regulated by sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• OR 12 months as an ODOT Mechanic Trainee (52151) with valid commercial driver’s license as above.
• OR equivalent of the 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 Sections 3719.01 and 3719.41 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Skills

• Automotive