THIS IS A SEASONAL/TEMPORARY POSITION, NOT TO EXCEED 1000 HOURS.
Receives training to become proficient in automotive &/or equipment maintenance/repair & assists higher level mechanics in repair & replacement of major parts on cars, trucks &/or agency-identified equipment (i.e., see Page 1, Glossary, for identification of all types of equipment) &/or motorcycles; assists with performing routine service & maintenance (e.g., checks fluid levels &/or batteries; lubricates joints, hinges &/or latches; changes oil & replaces filters; replaces spark plugs; performs tire changes; services the cooling system; dispenses fuel &/or fluids as needed) & repairs & replaces minor worn out parts (e.g., hoses, fan belts & other replaceable components).
Assists with &/or services vehicles in field or on road (e.g., performs minor repairs &/or transports parts; cleans garage area; maintains records of service or maintenance performed; operates tow truck, dump truck &/or snowplow; washes vehicles or equipment/heavy equipment; pumps fuel); learns to service ODOT’s Central Hydraulic System, snowplow lighting systems, salt spreading systems, heavy/heaviest equipment, snoopers, vactor jets, & Global Positioning System/Automatic Vehicle Locator (i.e., GPS/AVL) systems.
Checks fuel pump or stick readings to determine amount of fuel remaining in storage tanks & cleans & maintains fuel pumps & pumping area; records fuel output & computes remaining levels; receives fuel deliveries & completes forms; inventories supplies; orders, receives, measures & samples fuel &/or supplies; operates radio; mows & trims lawn; provides emergency service to vehicles; delivers or picks up vehicles; provides assistance, information & support to higher level mechanics & co-workers.
Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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:
*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.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; & 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in automotive mechanics; 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above, except for mandated licensure.
Job Skills: Automotive
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 position and cannot exceed 1000 hours in a fiscal year.
-This position is Overtime Eligible based on FLSA Standards.
-This position has been designated as an Unclassified position per the Ohio Revised Code 124.11(A)(29).
-This position is not eligible for benefits (e.g. vision, dental, life, health insurance, paid leave, holiday pay, etc.)
-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.
-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.
ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.
