2026-2027 Winter Seasonal Highway Technician 1, District 3

State of Ohio • Milan, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Technician 1 serves the public and helps make Ohio roads safer by performing highway maintenance activities and snow and ice operations. Duties include flagging, pothole patching, guardrail repair, litter pickup, and mowing. Positions are available in Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland, and Wayne counties, with a listed work location at 946 North Clark Street, Ashland, Ohio. These seasonal, temporary positions are limited to no more than 1,000 hours. Work hours may vary based on operational needs; employees may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays, and may be placed on call. The position is overtime eligible under FLSA standards. Final candidates must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis. The role is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations and FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse registration requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no airbrake restriction.
• Formal education in arithmetic covering addition, subtraction, decimals, percentages, and fractions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak common English vocabulary.
• Three months of training or experience operating basic equipment.
• Must hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License at the appropriate level to operate motorized equipment regulated by section 4506 of the Ohio Revised Code, or meet the equivalent of the stated minimum qualifications.
• Must complete a criminal background check, pre-employment urinalysis, and FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse registration if selected. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.

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 Ohio roads safer.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including 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 deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

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