Highway Technician 1 - PN 20056182 - Geauga County - Middlefield
About The Position
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period. Position will be filled pursuant to the provisions of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All final applicants tentatively selected for the position will be required to undergo urinalysis to test for illegal drug use before appointment. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), which prohibit the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position. In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register. All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals, percentages & fractions.
- Ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary.
- 3 months training or 3 months experience in operation of basic equipment.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Responsibilities
- Serve the public and contribute to making Ohio's roads safer.
- Perform a variety of highway maintenance activities, such as flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing.
- Participate in snow and ice operations to ensure safe travel during winter conditions.
- Duties may extend beyond the listed items.
Benefits
- Excellent work/life balance.
- Paid time off: vacation, sick, and personal leave.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
- Extensive benefits package, including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance after completion of the eligibility period.
- Growth opportunities within the organization.
- Employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Pension plan with a 14% employer contribution.
- Medical Coverage.
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
- 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
