Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or Highway Technician 1 - PNs: 20057292, 20056092, 20056182 - Geauga County - Middlefield

State of Ohio•Middlefield, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39). This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period. Position will be filled pursuant to the provisions of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All final applicants tentatively selected for the position will be required to undergo urinalysis to test for illegal drug use before appointment. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), which prohibit the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position. In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Requirements

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
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 contribute to making Ohio's roads safer.
Attend training to obtain CDL licensure if you are not already a licensed CDL holder.
Perform a variety of highway maintenance activities, such as flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing.
Participate in snow and ice operations to ensure safe travel during winter conditions.

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 )
Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
Receive an extensive benefits package, including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance after completion of the eligibility period.
Experience growth opportunities within the organization.
Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
Receive a pension plan with a 14% employer contribution.