Master Mechanic - District Garage

Organization

Transportation - District 03

Agency Contact Name and Information: D03.Personnel@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Sep 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

District 3 Garage - Ashland Ct

946 North Clark Street

Ashland 44805

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County-Ashland

Compensation: $27.56 - $34.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 07:30 AM To 04:30 PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Automotive

Technical Skills: Automotive

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

Agency Overview

Job Description

ODOT Master Mechanic - District Garage - PN 20051996

What You Will Do:

-Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines

-Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces minor & major parts

-Diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces &/or repairs electronic systems &

-Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates hydraulic system control units

Who we are looking for:

-Motivated, hardworking mechanic

-Safety Driven

-A positive team player

-Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful

Benefits to you:

-Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance

-11 paid holidays per year

-Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals

-At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan

-Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

-Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

-Work/Life Balance

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines or leads repairs most difficult & complex agency-identified equipment problems (e.g., replacement or repair of pistons, rings, crank shafts, medium & heavy-duty automatic transmissions; single & twin counter shaft manual transmissions).

Provides on-the-job training to lower-level ODOT mechanic(s) & mechanic trainee(s) in accordance to ODOT Mechanic Training Program (e.g., identifies training needs for ODOT mechanics based on skill level & equipment operation complexity, identifies skills & knowledge for program instruction); works with agency training administrators on program &/or content delivery (e.g., attends pilot training courses, makes recommendations for changes, makes recommendations for additional training needs, course content & developmental opportunities).

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces &/or repairs electronic systems (e.g., engine control modules, anti-lock brake systems, medium & heavy-duty automatic transmission control modules, electronic sensors); reflashes control modules (e.g., engine, transmission, body) using scan tools, lap-top computers & available software, repairs systems using up to date diagnostic equipment; identifies, troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates hydraulic system control units used in highway salt applications; evaluates & makes recommendations on mechanic related software.

Repairs, rebuilds &/or replaces minor & major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems, snow plows, salt spreaders, liquid anti-icing systems, paving/milling equipment); adjusts valves & performs preventive maintenance & service on vehicles & equipment; performs miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work; repairs or replaces tires; cleans or replaces diesel injectors); provides service & repair of vehicles & equipment on emergency basis.

Schedules maintenance &/or 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, snowplows &/or tow truck.

Qualifications

48 mos. exp. in repair & maintenance of variety of vehicles &/or agency-identified equipment; valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.

-Or 24 months exp. as ODOT Mechanic, 52152; 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

Supplemental Information

Valid Class A CDL without air brake restriction, with tanker endorsement must be obtained during probationary period & maintained thereafter.

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

• The selection process for this position will include a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.
• All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
• This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.
• If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
• 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 ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.