ODOT District 3 Master Mechanic - Lorain Co Garage - PN 20052989

Ohio Department of Transportation; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

11 paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

OPERS pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Ohio Department of Transportation in Oberlin (Lorain County) is seeking a Master Mechanic to perform major overhauls of gasoline and diesel engines, troubleshoot electronic systems, and calibrate hydraulic control units. The role includes on-the-job training and supervision of trainee mechanics at the District 3 Garage in Lorain County.

Requires 48 months of repair experience or 24 months as an ODOT Mechanic, along with a valid CDL for eligible equipment.

Qualifications

• 48 months of repair and maintenance experience.
• Valid commercial driver’s license required if equipment is regulated by Ohio code sections 4506.01 & 4506.12.

Responsibilities

• Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces minor & major parts.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces &/or repairs electronic systems &
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates hydraulic system control units.

Skills

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Job description

ODOT Master Mechanic - Lorain County Garage - PN 20052989

What You Will Do

• Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces minor & major parts
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces &/or repairs electronic systems &
• Identifies, troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates hydraulic system control units

Who We Are Looking For

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

Benefits To You

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

Official Position Description

Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines or leads repairs most difficult & complex agency-identified equipment problems (e.g., replacement or repair of pistons, rings, crank shafts, medium & heavy-duty automatic transmissions; single & twin counter shaft manual transmissions).
Provides on-the-job training to lower-level ODOT mechanic(s) & mechanic trainee(s) in accordance to ODOT Mechanic Training Program (e.g., identifies training needs for ODOT mechanics based on skill level & equipment operation complexity, identifies skills & knowledge for program instruction); works with agency training administrators on program &/or content delivery (e.g., attends pilot training courses, makes recommendations for changes, makes recommendations for additional training needs, course content & developmental opportunities).
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces &/or repairs electronic systems (e.g., engine control modules, anti-lock brake systems, medium & heavy-duty automatic transmission control modules, electronic sensors); reflashes control modules (e.g., engine, transmission, body) using scan tools, lap-top computers & available software, repairs systems using up to date diagnostic equipment; identifies, troubleshoots, repairs & calibrates hydraulic system control units used in highway salt applications; evaluates & makes recommendations on mechanic related software.
Repairs, rebuilds &/or replaces minor & major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems, snow plows, salt spreaders, liquid anti-icing systems, paving/milling equipment); adjusts valves & performs preventive maintenance & service on vehicles & equipment; performs miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work; repairs or replaces tires; cleans or replaces diesel injectors); provides service & repair of vehicles & equipment on emergency basis.
Schedules maintenance &/or repairs of equipment; maintains repair or service records; attends training schools; updates shop manuals & parts books; operates welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, MIG welding equipment) to heat, shape & weld machinery & equipment; operates computer to enter, edit & retrieve data from computer systems; performs inventories of machinery & heavy equipment &/or orders & picks up parts & supplies; cleans garage area, equipment &/or tools; mows grass; operates equipment, snowplows &/or tow truck.
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.

Job Skills: Automotive

Organization

Transportation - District 03

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

District 3 Garage - Lorain Cty

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-Oberlin

Compensation

$27.56 - $34.53

Schedule

Full‑time

Work Hours

07:30 AM To 04:30 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving