Automotive Technician

What You’ll Do

This position works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of auto mechanics with automotive service excellence certification in at least four areas, two of which must be A1 engine repair and A8 engine performance.

• Lead team of lower-level auto mechanic(s) and/or inmates (i.e., provides work direction and training) engaged in automotive maintenance and repair
• Perform major overhauls of engines or repair most difficult and complex equipment problems
• Perform minor and major repairs of vehicles and equipment
• Assists inmates/mechanic(s) in diagnosing and resolving mechanical problems, inspects completed work and equipment and ensures that procedures and safety practices are followed
• Ensures tool control policies and procedures and chemical control policies and procedures are followed
• Repairs, rebuilds and/or replaces minor and major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems)
• Adjusts valves and performs preventive maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment
• Performs miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work, repairs or replaces tires, cleans or replaces diesel injectors)
• Provides service and repair of vehicles and equipment on emergency basis
• Cleans garage area, equipment and/or tools
• Mows grass
• Operates equipment, snow plows and/or tow truck
• Schedules maintenance and repairs of equipment
• Maintains repair or service records
• Maintain required certifications
• Updates shop manuals and parts books
• Operates welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, MIG welding equipment) to heat, shape and weld machinery and equipment
• Operates computer to enter, edit and retrieve data from computer systems
• Performs inventories and/or orders and picks up parts and supplies
• Controls/restricts inmate movement

What You’ll Do

This position works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of auto mechanics with automotive service excellence certification in at least four areas, two of which must be A1 engine repair and A8 engine performance.

• Lead team of lower-level auto mechanic(s) and/or inmates (i.e., provides work direction and training) engaged in automotive maintenance and repair
• Perform major overhauls of engines or repair most difficult and complex equipment problems
• Perform minor and major repairs of vehicles and equipment
• Assists inmates/mechanic(s) in diagnosing and resolving mechanical problems, inspects completed work and equipment and ensures that procedures and safety practices are followed
• Ensures tool control policies and procedures and chemical control policies and procedures are followed
• Repairs, rebuilds and/or replaces minor and major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems)
• Adjusts valves and performs preventive maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment
• Performs miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work, repairs or replaces tires, cleans or replaces diesel injectors)
• Provides service and repair of vehicles and equipment on emergency basis
• Cleans garage area, equipment and/or tools
• Mows grass
• Operates equipment, snow plows and/or tow truck
• Schedules maintenance and repairs of equipment
• Maintains repair or service records
• Maintain required certifications
• Updates shop manuals and parts books
• Operates welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, MIG welding equipment) to heat, shape and weld machinery and equipment
• Operates computer to enter, edit and retrieve data from computer systems
• Performs inventories and/or orders and picks up parts and supplies

  Automotive service excellence certification in at least four areas, two of which must be A1, engine repair & A8 engine performance, or T2 diesel engines & T8 preventive maintenance inspection. 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.

  Job Skills

  Automotive, Vehicle Maintenance, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management.

  Organization

  Rehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional Institution

  Work Location

  Ross Correctional Institution

  Primary Location

  United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

  Compensation

  $25.61

  Schedule

  Full-time

  Classified Indicator

  Classified

  Union

  OCSEA

  Professional Skills

  Flexibility, Problem Solving, Time Management

  Agency Overview

  Who We Are…

  Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

  What We Do…

  The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

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  Are You Ready?

  We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!