What are the responsibilities and job description for the ODOT Mechanic Trainee (District 4 Garage) PN 20055363 position at Ohio Department of Transportation?
ODOT Mechanic Trainee (District 4 Garage), PN 20055363
Work Location: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306
What You Will Do
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.
Technical Skills: Automotive
Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Teamwork
Background Check
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Employees classified as ODOT Mechanic Trainee, 52151 shall be reclassified to ODOT Mechanic, 52152 within 365 days from hire. Failure to successfully complete probationary period & obtain Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction regulated by Section 4506 of the Ohio Revised Code will result in removal.
Organization
Transportation - District 04
Agency Contact Name and Information
D04.HumanResources@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Nov 28, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 4 HQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron
Compensation
$20.85
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
7:00am - 3:30pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Automotive
Technical Skills
Automotive
Professional Skills
Customer Focus, Teamwork
Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 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 travelling within our great state. And 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.
Work Location: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306
What You Will Do
- Receives Training in performance of preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment
- Assists with performing minor repairs or other related mechanical work
- Motivated, hardworking mechanic
- Safety Driven
- A Positive Team Member
- Honest, accountable, Trustworthy, and respectful
- Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
- Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
- Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
- Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
- Experience growth opportunities within organization.
- Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
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.
Technical Skills: Automotive
Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Teamwork
Background Check
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Employees classified as ODOT Mechanic Trainee, 52151 shall be reclassified to ODOT Mechanic, 52152 within 365 days from hire. Failure to successfully complete probationary period & obtain Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction regulated by Section 4506 of the Ohio Revised Code will result in removal.
Organization
Transportation - District 04
Agency Contact Name and Information
D04.HumanResources@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Nov 28, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 4 HQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron
Compensation
$20.85
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
7:00am - 3:30pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Automotive
Technical Skills
Automotive
Professional Skills
Customer Focus, Teamwork
Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 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 travelling within our great state. And 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.
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