Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or Highway Technician 1, PN20063885, 20063886, 20063048
About The Position
The State of Ohio Department of Transportation, District 08, is hiring for a permanent, full-time classified highway maintenance position in Amelia, Ohio. The selected candidate will be placed in the classification for which they meet the minimum qualifications. The role supports public safety by performing highway maintenance, including flagging, pothole patching, guardrail repair, litter pickup, mowing, and snow and ice operations. Work is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., though hours may vary based on operational needs. The position is overtime-eligible under FLSA standards and is covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME contract. New bargaining-unit employees must complete a one-year probationary period. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, including restrictions on marijuana use, and selected applicants must register in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The State of Ohio describes its workplace as drug-free and is committed to disability inclusion and reasonable accommodation under the ADA and other applicable laws.
Requirements
- For Highway Maintenance Worker 1: formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
- For Highway Maintenance Worker 1: obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and without an airbrake restriction.
- For Highway Technician 1: formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, decimals, percentages, and fractions; ability to read, write, and speak common English vocabulary.
- For Highway Technician 1: three months of training or experience operating basic equipment.
- For Highway Technician 1: valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and without an airbrake restriction.
- Final candidates must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis.
- Selected applicants must register in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and comply with applicable federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing.
- Perform snow and ice operations.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
