2026-2027 Winter Seasonal Highway Technician 1, District 12 - Geauga County, Middlefield

State of Ohio • Middlefield, CT

4d • Onsite

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 role also performs snow and ice operations.

These are seasonal, temporary positions limited to no more than 1,000 hours. Work hours are based on operational need; the employee may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or be on call. The position is overtime eligible under FLSA standards.

The final candidate must complete a criminal background check and a 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.

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.
• Must hold the appropriate level of Commercial Driver's License to operate regulated motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing.
• Perform snow and ice operations.
• Serve the public and help make roads in Ohio safer.

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, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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