Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW 1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT 1), Northwood Outpost, PNs 20051700

State of Ohio • Northwood, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is seeking to hire a permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1). The selected candidate will be placed in the classification for which they meet the minimum qualifications. This role involves serving the public by working to make Ohio roads safer. Responsibilities include performing highway maintenance activities such as flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing, as well as participating in snow and ice operations. The position may also involve attending training to obtain a CDL licensure if not already held.

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.
• All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments.
• Selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Already a licensed CDL holder.

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

• 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 )
• Excellent work/life balance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED