ODOT Mechanic, Shelby County, PN 20061906

Work Location: 2190 State Route 29, Sidney, OH 45365. Contact: amy.siegel@dot.ohio.gov. Classified position, OCSEA bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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 required if motor equipment is of a type and size regulated by sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above, except for mandated licensure.
• Valid Class A CDL without air brake restriction, with tanker endorsement must be obtained during probationary period and maintained thereafter.

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.

Pay

Hourly range: $25.61 – $31.47.

Schedule

Permanent full-time. Standard hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; hours may vary. Overtime eligible per FLSA standards.

Additional Information

• All bargaining unit new hires serve a one-year probationary period.
• Position filled pursuant to the OCSEA/AFSCME contract.
• Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check; individual assessment of prior convictions will be made before any exclusion.
• Final applicants must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment; a positive test results in no offer of employment.
• Subject to federal drug and alcohol regulations (49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382), which prohibit marijuana use including medical marijuana; medical marijuana is not a valid explanation for a positive test.
• Selected applicants must register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse (https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register).