ODOT Mechanic (District 4 Garage), PN 20055363

Work Location: District 4 HQ, 2088 S. Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306

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.

Requirements

• 24 months experience in automotive repair & maintenance of a variety of vehicles and/or equipment, **or** 12 months as an ODOT Mechanic Trainee (52151), **or** equivalent qualifications.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required if motor equipment is regulated by Ohio Revised Code §§ 4506.01 & 4506.12.
• Valid Class A CDL without air‑brake restriction; tanker endorsement must be obtained during the probationary period and maintained thereafter.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Pass a urinalysis drug test and register in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse as required by 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 382.

Skills

• Automotive technical skills: automotive, vehicle maintenance, CDL operation.
• Professional skills: attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork.

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Regular pay increases (first increase after 4 months).
• Comprehensive benefits package after eligibility period, including medical, free vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Opportunities for experience growth within the organization.
• Employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Pension plan with a 14% employer contribution.
• Access to the State of Ohio Total Rewards website for a full list of benefits.

Pay

Compensation: $25.61 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time position. Regular work hours are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. ODOT provides safe and efficient roadways for Ohio residents and travelers, offering careers across planning, engineering, construction, law, HR, communications, IT, and more. The agency’s vision is to be a long‑term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization, and its mission is to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well‑maintained, and positioned for the future.