Automotive Technician - 20065099 Adams County

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 a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Position Description:

Leads team of lower-level automotive mechanics (i.e., provides work direction & training) engaged in minor & major repairs & maintenance of vehicles & equipment, assists mechanics in diagnosing & resolving mechanical problems, inspects completed work & equipment, ensures that procedures & safety practices are followed &/or performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines or repairs most difficult & complex automotive problems (e.g., replacement or repair of pistons, rings, crank shafts, medium & heavy duty automatic transmissions; single & twin counter shaft manual transmissions).

Diagnoses electronic engine control systems (e.g., engine control modules, antilock brake systems, medium & heavy duty automatic transmission engine control modules) using scan tools, laptop computers & available software; repairs systems using up-to-date diagnostic equipment; identifies, troubleshoots & repairs/replaces engine electronic sensors & troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates central hydraulic system control units used in highway salt applications; test drives variety of motorized equipment (e.g., dump trucks, backhoes, tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or more when GVWR of the vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 lbs).

Repairs, rebuilds &/or replaces minor & major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems); adjusts valves & performs preventative maintenance & service on vehicles & equipment; installs, removes, inspects & maintains auxiliary equipment (e.g., strobes, DMIs, radios); performs miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work; repair or replacement of tires; cleaning or replacement of diesel injectors; emergency services & repairs).

Schedules maintenance & repairs of equipment; maintains repair or service records; attends training schools; updates shop manuals & parts books; operates welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, MIG welding equipment) to heat, shape & weld machinery & equipment; operates computer to enter, edit & retrieve data from computer systems; performs inventories of machinery & heavy equipment &/or orders & picks up parts & supplies.  Cleans garage area, equipment &/or tools; mows grass, operates equipment, snow plow &/or tow truck.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

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.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Additional Benefits

• The opportunity to work on an important mission
• Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
• Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

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.

Automotive service excellence certification in at least four areas, two of which must be A1, engine repair & A8 engine performance, or T2 diesel engines & T8 preventive maintenance inspection. 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 section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code. Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.

Job Skills: Automotive

Technical Skills: Automotive