Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or Highway Technician 1 - PNs: 20057132 - Lake County - Painesville
About The Position
The State of Ohio is hiring a Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) in Lake County, Painesville. The selected candidate will be placed in the classification for which they meet the minimum qualifications. This role involves serving the public by contributing to Ohio's road safety through various maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing. The position also requires participation in snow and ice operations to ensure safe travel during winter conditions. Duties may extend beyond these examples.
Requirements
- For Highway Maintenance Worker 1: Formal education in arithmetic (addition & subtraction) and in reading, writing, & speaking common English vocabulary. Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
- For Highway Technician 1: Formal education in arithmetic (addition & subtraction, decimals, percentages & fractions); ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 3 months training or 3 months experience in operation of basic equipment. Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.
- Selected applicants are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- Must undergo a criminal background check.
- Must undergo urinalysis to test for illegal drug use.
- Prohibited from using marijuana, including medical marijuana.
Nice To Haves
- Class A or Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement (for Highway Technician 1)
Responsibilities
- Serve the public and contribute to making Ohio's roads safer.
- Attend training to obtain CDL licensure if not already licensed.
- 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
- 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
- Growth opportunities within the organization
- Employee tuition reimbursement programs
- Pension plan with a 14% employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
