Seasonal ODOT Mechanic (District 4 Garage), PN 20083135

Work Location: District 4 HQ, 2088 S. Arlington Road Akron, OH 44306

This position is a temporary, unclassified appointment not to exceed 1,000 hours. (May be expected to work up to 40 hours per week; hours may vary based on operational need.)

What You Will Do

• You will perform preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.
• You will perform minor repairs or other related mechanical work.
• You will maintain records of repairs & maintenance.
• 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.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above, except for mandated licensure. Note: The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per Section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code. Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.
  
  

Background Check

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.

Job Skills: Automotive

Technical Skills: Automotive, Vehicle Maintenance, CDL

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Teamwork

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

Organization

Transportation - District 04

Agency Contact Name and Information

D04.HumanResources@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

May 18, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron

Compensation

$24.86

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

7:00AM-3:30PM

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

N/A

Technical Skills

CDL, Automotive, Vehicle Maintenance

Agency Overview

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.