2026-2027 Winter Seasonal Highway Technician 1, District 5
About The Position
ODOT District 5 is hiring seasonal Highway Technician 1 employees to perform highway maintenance and snow and ice operations. The work serves the public and supports safer roads in Ohio. Positions are available in Coshocton, Fairfield, Guernsey, Knox, Licking, Muskingum, and Perry counties. The listed work location is 9600 Jacksontown Road, Jacksontown, Ohio. These are seasonal, temporary positions limited to 1,000 hours. The listed schedule is 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with hours subject to operational needs. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays and/or be on call. The position is eligible for overtime under FLSA standards. Final candidates must complete a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis; federal drug and alcohol testing requirements also apply, and selected applicants must register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The State of Ohio provides benefits to eligible employees. Eligibility depends on multiple factors, and the agency contact can provide details specific to this position.
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.
- A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and without an airbrake restriction, or the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications, as applicable to operating regulated motorized equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, guardrail repair, litter pickup, and mowing.
- Perform snow and ice operations.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums at no cost after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid 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 through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
