Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) - Guernsey County, PN 20057342 & 20057349
About The Position
This position is for a Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) in Guernsey County. The State of Ohio is committed to being a model employer for individuals with disabilities and strives to provide access and inclusion. This position is overtime eligible and requires a one-year probationary period for new hires. The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check and a urinalysis for illegal drug use. This position is subject to federal testing regulations, including the prohibition of marijuana use, even medical marijuana. Selected applicants must register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available. The selected candidate will be placed in the classification for which they meet minimum qualifications. The role involves serving the public by making Ohio roads safer, performing highway maintenance activities, and participating in snow and ice operations. Training will be provided to obtain CDL licensure if not already held.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
- Must obtain Class B Commercial Drivers 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 work to make the roads in Ohio safer
- 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 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 )
- Regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months
- Experience growth opportunities within organization
- Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs
- Receive a pension plan with 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
