Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) (District 4 - Mahoning County) PN 20055185
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) for District 4 in Mahoning County. This role is crucial for maintaining the safety and efficiency of Ohio's roadways. ODOT is committed to being a model employer for individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations. The position is overtime eligible and subject to a one-year probationary period for bargaining unit new hires. The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check and a drug test, including urinalysis for illegal drug use. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations (49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382), which prohibit marijuana use, including medical marijuana. Selected applicants must 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 (for HMW1).
- 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 (for HT1).
- Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction (for HMW1).
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction (for HT1).
Nice To Haves
- Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction (if 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, and 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 the 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
