Highway Technician 1 (District 4 - Mahoning County) PN 20054078

State of Ohio•Canfield, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39). The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges, aiming to provide safe and efficient roadways. ODOT's vision is to be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization, with a mission to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future. This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period and will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract. The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check and urinalysis for illegal drug use. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations (49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382) which prohibit marijuana use, including medical marijuana. Selected applicants are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. In this role, you will serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer.

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
Authorized to work in the United States
Undergo a criminal background check
Submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments
Register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

Responsibilities

Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, mowing
Perform snow & ice operations

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance
Paid time off with 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 eligibility period
Experience growth opportunities within organization
Employee tuition reimbursement programs
Pension plan with 14% employer contribution
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)