2026-2027 Winter Seasonal Highway Technician 1, District 12 - Lake County
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. Seasonal CDL positions are available in Lake County, based in Painesville, Ohio. These seasonal, temporary positions are limited to 1,000 hours. Work hours depend 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 selected candidate must complete a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, and selected applicants must register in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The State of Ohio offers benefits to eligible employees. Eligibility depends on several factors, and the agency contact can provide position-specific information.
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.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no airbrake restriction; an appropriate-level CDL is required to operate regulated motorized equipment.
- Submit to a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis.
- Register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Responsibilities
- Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing.
- Perform snow and ice operations.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- 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
- Optional deferred compensation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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