Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1), Mercer County: PN 20061814

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Celina, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) for Mercer County. ODOT is responsible for building and maintaining Ohio's extensive highway system and numerous bridges, ensuring safe and efficient travel. This role is part of a dedicated team focused on public service, aiming to achieve the agency's vision of being a reliable, professional, and productive organization. ODOT's mission is to facilitate the easy movement of people and goods, which involves maintaining existing infrastructure, improving system efficiency, enhancing safety, and increasing capacity.

Requirements

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction.
Formal education in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
Ability to read simple sentences.
Ability to cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
Demonstrated strength to lift 50-100 pounds.
Knowledge of addition and subtraction.
Knowledge of highway maintenance and traffic control safety practices.
Skill in operation of hand tools.
Skill in operation of motorized snow equipment.
Valid commercial driver’s license (if involved in driving motorized snow and ice control equipment).

Nice To Haves

Active Learning
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Verbal Communication
Written Communication

Responsibilities

Flags and directs vehicular traffic through highway maintenance and construction sites.
Sets up and maintains traffic control structures such as barricades, pot torches, cones, pavement markings, and electrical warning devices.
Uses hand tools to perform road repairs, including shoulder repairs, culvert and berm work, pothole patching, smoothing tar in cracks, minor guardrail repair, and rough painting.
Performs general building, grounds, and equipment maintenance, including mowing, trimming shrubs, sweeping, window washing, trash removal, raking leaves, shoveling sidewalks, painting structures, and cleaning, painting, and refueling equipment.
Performs general maintenance and minor repairs of equipment, including fueling, cleaning, and making minor adjustments.
Completes daily work records and logs.
Operates a 2-way radio.
Answers the telephone.
Rides as a "shot-gun" during snow and ice season.
Drives a truck with snowplow and spreader attachments for snow and ice control duties.