Automotive Mechanic 1 (SEASONAL), District 4 Garage-Akron, PN 20083137

Automotive Mechanic 1 (SEASONAL), District 4 HQ Garage, PN 20083137

Located at: 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306

**THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY, UNCLASSIFIED APPOINTMENT NOT TO EXCEED 1,000 HOURS**

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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 easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will:

• Take care of what we have

• Make our system work better

• Improve safety

• Enhance capacity

What You Will Do:

• Performs routine service and maintenance on cars, trucks, and equipment

• Uses hand tools to replace minor vehicle parts

• Performs minor repairs or other related mechanical work

Who we are looking for:

• Motivated, hardworking mechanic

• Safety Driven

• A positive team player

• Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful

Benefits to you:

• At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

• Work/Life Balance

• The opportunity to work on an important mission

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov.

Official Position Description:

Assists higher-level mechanics in maintenance, repair, & replacement of major parts on cars, trucks, & equipment; uses hand & power tools in performing routine maintenance & minor repairs (e.g., changes oil & filter, replaces spark plugs, checks radiators, changes hoses, adds anti-freeze, checks &/or replaces tires, lubricates vehicles & equipment); repairs & replaces minor defective parts (e.g., hoses, distributor caps, windshield wiper blades, belts).

Operates pickup truck to transport mechanical parts needed in field & assists in repair of disabled vehicles & equipment (e.g., towing of disabled equipment/vehicles to designated area); operates tow truck, dump truck, snow removal equipment, etc. for snow & ice control; cleans garage work area; maintains records of services performed; stocks, orders, & maintains inventory of parts; washes vehicles & equipment; pump gasoline.

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29).

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Knowledge of auto mechanics; safety practices associated with repair of vehicles &/or equipment; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Skill in operating hand & power tools related to repair & maintenance of vehicles & equipment. Ability to understand system of mechanical procedures; work alone on most tasks; stand or bend continuously; lift &/or transport up to 50 lbs. of automotive parts or tires; use limbs/fingers easily to perform manual functions.

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

**THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY, UNCLASSIFIED APPOINTMENT NOT TO EXCEED 1,000 HOURS**

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

Valid driver's license required.

Valid Class A CDL w/tanker endorsement, without airbrake restriction must be obtained during probationary period & maintained thereafter.

The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.

In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register .

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov .