About The Position

The State of Ohio is seeking a Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) to serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer. The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications. This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. 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 and submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382, which prohibits 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.

Requirements

  • Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
  • Must obtain Class B Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Experience growth opportunities within organization.
  • Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
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