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What You Will Do:
Operate basic equipment related to roadway maintenance
Perform emergency response cleanup and traffic control
Serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer
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 &
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.
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.
Requires a valid Commercial Drivers License Class A or B with tanker endorsement and without airbrake restrictions. (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.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Highway Maintenance
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5th largest 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 agency continues 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.
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:
*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.
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.
All applications must clearly indicate how the minimum qualifications & position specific minimum qualifications are met. Applications that do not indicate this will not be given consideration. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience and/or education provided on your application.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
This position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)29
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:
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.
This position is temporary and does not include medical benefits or paid time off.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time