2026-2027 Winter Seasonal Highway Technician 1, District 7
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Transportation is hiring seasonal Highway Technician 1s for District 7. Positions are available in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Montgomery, and Preble counties. The role serves the public and supports safer roads in Ohio by performing highway maintenance and snow and ice operations. These are temporary seasonal positions not to exceed 1,000 hours. The listed schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, although hours may vary. Based on operational needs, employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or be on call. The position is overtime eligible under FLSA standards. Compensation is $22.29. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and urinalysis for illegal drug use. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, and selected applicants must register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no airbrake restriction is required.
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 three months of experience operating basic equipment.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no airbrake restriction.
- Register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse if selected.
- Submit to a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis; the position is subject to 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.
- Work nights, weekends, or holidays and/or be on call when required by operational needs.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid time off, including 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
