Permanent Highway Technician 1 - 20065157 Highland Co

State of Ohio • Hillsboro, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Technician 1 serves the public by performing highway maintenance activities to help make Ohio roads safer. Duties include flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, mowing, and snow and ice operations. The position is permanent and full-time, based in Hillsboro, Ohio, with work hours based on operational needs. It is overtime eligible under FLSA standards.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, decimals, percentages, and fractions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak common English vocabulary.
• At least three months of training or experience operating basic equipment, or the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no airbrake restriction.
• A valid commercial driver’s license at the appropriate level is required to operate motorized equipment regulated by section 4506 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Final applicants tentatively selected must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use; the position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.
• Selected applicants are required to register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• The final candidate selected must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, guardrail repair, litter pickup, and mowing.
• Perform snow and ice operations.
• Help make roads in Ohio safer and serve the public.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 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 Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed