Seasonal ODOT Mechanic Trainee, PN 20083137

State of Ohio

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 35,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage
Paid time off
11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The State of Ohio Transportation - District 04 in Akron, OH is seeking staff for seasonal, part-time automotive work. Training will cover preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment, with support for minor repairs and maintenance record-keeping.

Hours are 7:00am–3:30pm, and work is in a on-site setting at 2088 South Arlington Street, Akron. Employment is subject to criminal background checks, drug testing, and FMCSA requirements; must have valid driver’s license and

Qualifications

  • 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 if motor equipment is regulated by Ohio codes.
  • Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above, except for mandated licensure.

Responsibilities

  • You will receive training in performance of preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.
  • You will assist with performing minor repairs or other related mechanical work.
  • You will maintain records of repairs & maintenance.

Skills

Automotive

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization

Transportation - District 04

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kayla George kayla.george@dot.ohio.gov

Work Location

2088 South Arlington Street
Akron, Ohio, 44306
United States

Compensation

$21.48

Schedule

Seasonal - Part Time

Work Hours

7:00am - 3:30pm

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Automotive

What You'll Do

You will receive training in performance of preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.

You will assist with performing minor repairs or other related mechanical work.

You will maintain records of repairs & maintenance.

Additional Information

These are seasonal, temporary positions notto exceed 1,000 hours. Hours may varybased on operational need.

This position is overtime eligible based onFLSA Standards.

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.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

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

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At 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:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*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.

Qualifications

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. 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 Driver’s License required.

Job Skills

Automotive

ADA Statement

Ohio 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 Workplace

The 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.

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