Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW 1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT 1), Northwood Outpost, PNs 20051541
About The Position
The selected candidate will be placed in the classification of Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) based on their qualifications. This role serves the public by working to make Ohio roads safer. The position involves attending training to obtain a CDL license if not already held, and performing various highway maintenance activities. This includes flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, mowing, and performing snow and ice operations. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace and prohibits the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39). All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period. The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check and a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations which prohibit the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Selected applicants are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. This position could start as a night position.
Requirements
- Highway Maintenance Worker 1: Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
- Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
- Highway Technician 1: Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals, percentages & fractions; ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 3 months training or 3 months experience in operation of basic equipment.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
Responsibilities
- Serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer.
- Attend training to obtain CDL licensure; if not already a licensed CDL holder.
- Perform highway maintenance activities; including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, mowing.
- Perform snow & ice operations.
Benefits
- Excellent work/life balance.
- Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
- Extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
- Growth opportunities within organization.
- Employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
- Medical Coverage.
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
- 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
