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

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd 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.

ODOT's Mission Statement

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

What You Will Do

• Performs preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces major parts
• Performs minor repairs or other related mechanical work
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• Motivated, hardworking technician
• Safety Driven
• A positive team player
• Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful
  
  

Benefits To You

• Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
• Earning a Class A CDL
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
• At least a 14% employer contribution in to 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
  
  

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

Organization

Transportation - District 01

Agency Contact Name and Information

aubrey.mcdonald@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Aug 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

District 1 Garage - VanWert Ct

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Van Wert County-Van Wert

Compensation

25.61- 31.47 or 27.56 - 34.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving