College Intern - Mechanic - Van Wert County

Paid ODOT College Internship, Mechanic, Van Wert County, PN: 20077984
 

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. ODOT employees 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.

Benefits To You:

• PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school
• Flexible hours based around your school schedule

-Real World Experience

• Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing
• The opportunity to work on an important mission

Position Description:

Under direct supervision of District Garage Manager, assists higher-level mechanics in maintenance, repair & replacement of major parts on cars, trucks & equipment. Uses hand & power tools in performing routine maintenance & minor repairs (e.g., changes oil & filters, replaces spark plugs, checks radiators, changes hoses, adds antifreeze, checks &/or replaces tires, lubricates vehicles & equipment, steam cleans engines & equipment). Repairs & replaces minor defective parts (e.g., hoses, distributor caps, windshield wiper blades, belts). 
Uses personal computer (e.g., Equipment Management System (EMS)) to enter & retrieve fuel & oil usage data. Assists in distribution of parts, packages & interoffice mail among counties.
 
Delivers & picks up vehicles. Assists in inspecting state vehicles (e.g., inspects condition of tires, fan belts & hoses; checks batteries & engine oil & other fluid levels). Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor (e.g., removes trash, ensures cleanliness & orderliness of garage area)

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the student's major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.

Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.

• Job Skills: 
• Technical Skills: Transportation, Automotive
• Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Listening, Reasoning

• The rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status:
•  (which is determined by the college or university.)
• Freshman and Sophomore Students:     $19.50 per hour
• Junior and Senior Students:                    $20.00 per hour
• Graduate Students:                                 $24.00 per hour

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

• Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.
• Temporary appointments are unclassified pursuant to O.R.C. 124.30 (B).

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.