Highway Technician 1 Highway Worker with CDL Clinton County Outpost - PN
Highway Technician 1 Highway Worker with CDL Clinton County Outpost - PN
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Job Description
Operates basic equipment (i.e. see glossary for identification of basic equipment) & performs general highway maintenance duties which vary by season (e.g. constructs improves maintains repairs & cleans highways &/or roadways & rightofways to include excavating & grading ditches digging channels & cleaning waterways cuts brush grass & other vegetation applies chemicals to vegetation patches & seals berm & pavement mixes mortar & concrete shovels backfill installs & repairs catch basin & stream channel & completes other drainage work screens bleeding surface reshapes/digs ditches/trenches pours hot tar removes trash cleans & repairs highways &/or roadways & rightofways mows grass moves & loads supplies & materials & completes other related highway maintenance assignments operates any combination of basic equipment to haul trash) performs snow & ice control & related maintenance duties by operation of snow plow with spreader brine dispensing equipment dump truck with attachments maintains repairs & installs traffic signs & pavement markings on interstate federal & state highways &/or roadways (e.g. repairs/replaces/straightens street &/or traffic signs & other route markers; installs & repairs guardrails).
Performs emergency response & clean up & performs traffic control (e.g. flags traffic through work zone or around accident site; sets lane closures; places high water signs; erects barricades); receives training (on the job & formal) in various types of construction inspection activities (maintenance related inspection items).
Performs minor repairs & maintenance on equipment (e.g. sharpens; sands; paints; refuels; lubricates; checks tires for wear & pressure; replaces light bulbs; washes & cleans trucks & equipment to prevent rusting); changes tailgates & snowplow blades; conducts pretrip inspections of equipment.
Performs miscellaneous labor & bookkeeping tasks; operates twoway radio/base station; telephones crews for emergencies; cleans offices & garage; keeps daily records & logs (e.g. fuel sheets material check sheets); responds to general inquiries from public (e.g. gives directions; explains traffic delays; explains work underway); assists stranded motorists (e.g. telephones for needed assistance); performs general labor & maintenance functions at garage; loads & unloads freight; arranges stock in warehouse; moves equipment.
Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of addition & subtraction decimals percentages & fractions; safety practices associated with highway maintenance & use of traffic control equipment*; agency policies*. Skill in use of basic equipment & related highway maintenance tools; traffic control equipment. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; read & verbalize simple sentences; maintain accurate records; cooperate with coworkers on group projects; demonstrate strength to lift 50100 pounds.
*)Developed after employment
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5thlargest interstate system and the 3rdlargest 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 agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.
We Support Diversity Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agencycontinues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
ODOTs Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe accessible well maintained and positioned for the future.
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.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.
This position requires a Valid Commercial Drivers License Class B with a tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions.
All bargaining unit new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.
If this position is filled internally the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity religion age disability military status in employment or the provision of services.
The final applicant selected 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. Medical is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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: ORC 4506.20 Applicants applying for CDL positions must provide their employment history for the ten 10 years preceding the date the employment application is submitted to ODOT.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals percentages & fractions; ability to read write & speak common English vocabulary; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of basic equipment.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Note: Applicant must have valid Commercial Drivers License at the appropriate level pursuant to approved position description on file to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code.
All applications must clearly indicate how the minimum qualifications & position specific minimum qualifications if applicable are met. Applications that do not indicate this will not be given consideration.
Job Skills: Transportation
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
