Highway Technician 1- Winter Seasonal (CDL Required) (Williams, Ottawa and Seneca Counties)
Highway Technician 1- Winter Seasonal (CDL Required) (Williams, Ottawa and Seneca Counties)
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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.
NOW HIRING CDL HOLDERS FOR 2025/2026 WINTER SNOW & ICE SEASON!!
Enjoy working outdoors Want to make a difference in the great State of Ohio If the answer is YES we have the opportunity for you!
The Ohio Department of Transportation District Two is now accepting applications for Seasonal Highway Technicians for the following counties: Ottawa Seneca and Williams.
These Winter Seasonal positions are TEMPORARY unclassified appointments not to exceed 1000 hours.
Only one (1) application is necessary.
Hours mayvary based on operational need.
What You Will Do:
-Hands-on maintenance of traffic and flagging
-Highway maintenance and repair work activities (e.g. pothole patching spread berm repair guardrails crack seal litter pick-up drainage vegetation management such as weed eating brush cutting and mowing)
-Operation of heavy equipment (e.g. dump truck loader) and hand tools (e.g. chainsaw)
-Perform snow & ice operations
Who we are looking for:
-Safety Driven
-Enjoys working outdoors
-Honest accountable trustworthy and respectful
-A positive team player
Official Position 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 & right-of-ways 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 & right-of-ways 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 inter-state 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 pre-trip inspections of equipment.
Performs miscellaneous labor & bookkeeping tasks; operates two-way 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.
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.
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 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. 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.
ODOTs Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe accessible well maintained and positioned for the future.
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. operation of basic equipment.
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
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 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 is a seasonal position not to exceed 1000 hours.
Requires Valid Commercial Drivers License Class B with a tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a individual assessment of an applicants criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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.
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: 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
