Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) Greene County, PN:20063987

State of Ohio•Xenia, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace, prohibiting the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions under the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and federal testing regulations (49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382), which also prohibit marijuana use. Selected applicants are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and 3rd largest number of bridges, aiming to provide safe and efficient roadways for Ohioans. ODOT is committed to public service, striving to be a long-term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization. The agency's mission is to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future. This is a full-time permanent position in Greene County. The selected candidate will be placed in the classification (HMW1 or HT1) for which they meet minimum qualifications. The role involves serving the public and working to make Ohio roads safer, including attending training for CDL licensure if not already held.

Requirements

Must serve a one (1) year probationary period
Required to undergo a criminal background check
Required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments
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)
Required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
For Highway Maintenance Worker 1: Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary
For Highway Maintenance Worker 1: Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction
For Highway Technician 1: Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals, percentages & fractions
For Highway Technician 1: Ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary
For Highway Technician 1: 3 months training or 3 months experience in operation of basic equipment
For Highway Technician 1: Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction

Responsibilities

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
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
Growth opportunities within organization
Employee tuition reimbursement programs
Pension plan with 14% employer contribution