ODOT Mechanic or ODOT Master Mechanic, Van Wert County, PN: 20049687

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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
• 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 (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications

ODOT Mechanic

24 mos. exp. in automotive repair & maintenance of variety of vehicles &/or all types of equipment identified by agency; 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 12 months as ODOT Mechanic Trainee, 52151; valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.

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

 

ODOT Master Mechanic

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.

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

Job Skills: Automotive

Technical Skills: Automotive, Transportation

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving

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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. 

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. 

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period. 

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

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
 

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Transportation - District 01
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: District 1 Garage - VanWert Ct, 10238 Van Wert-Decatur Road, Van Wert, 45891
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Van Wert County
Compensation: 25.61- 31.47 or 27.56 - 34.53
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Automotive
Technical Skills: Automotive, Transportation
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving