Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or Highway Technician 1 - Ashland Co, PN 20051803, 20051880
About The Position
The position serves the public and helps make Ohio roads safer by performing highway maintenance and snow and ice operations. The selected candidate will be placed in the classification for which they meet the minimum qualifications. This is a permanent, full-time classified position with the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 03, based in Ashland, Ohio. Work hours may vary based on operational need, and the position is eligible for overtime based on FLSA standards. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis. The role 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. Bargaining-unit new hires serve a one-year probationary period; the position will be filled under the OCSEA/AFSCME contract.
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: Must 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; and 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.
- Must complete a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis if tentatively selected.
- Selected applicants must register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- Position is subject to applicable federal drug and alcohol testing regulations and restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, guardrail repair, litter pickup, and mowing.
- Perform snow and ice operations.
- Help make roads in Ohio safer while serving the public.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 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
