2026-2027 Winter Seasonal Highway Technician 1, District 1
About The Position
The Highway Technician 1 serves the public and helps make Ohio roads safer by performing highway maintenance, including flagging, pothole patching, guardrail repair, litter pickup, and mowing. The position also performs snow and ice operations. Positions are available in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties. The work location listed is 1885 North McCullough Street, Lima, Ohio. This is a seasonal, temporary position not to exceed 1,000 hours. Work hours may vary based on operational need. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays and/or be on call. The position is eligible for overtime under FLSA standards. 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 a requirement to register in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, decimals, percentages, and fractions.
- Ability to read, write, and speak common English vocabulary.
- Three months of training or experience operating basic equipment, or equivalent minimum qualifications.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and without an airbrake restriction.
- A valid Commercial Driver’s License at the appropriate level is required to operate motorized equipment of a size and type regulated by section 4506 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Responsibilities
- Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing.
- Perform snow and ice operations.
- Serve the public and contribute to safer roads in Ohio.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums provided free after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid vacation, personal and 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, and optional deferred compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
