Highway Technician 1 - PNs: 20056054, 20057282, 20057197, 20057191 - Cuyahoga East (Euclid & Warrensville)

State of Ohio•Warrensville Heights, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Permanent Highway Technician 1 (HT1) position is with the Ohio Department of Transportation, specifically for Cuyahoga County - East Side (Warrensville & Euclid). This role is crucial for public service and contributes to making Ohio's roads safer. Responsibilities include performing various highway maintenance activities such as flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing. The technician will also participate in snow and ice operations to ensure safe travel during winter conditions. The State of Ohio is committed to disability inclusion and is a drug-free workplace. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol regulations, including registration in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, and prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana, for final applicants.

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 (or Class A CDL With Tanker Endorsement)
Undergo a criminal background check
Undergo urinalysis to test for illegal drug use before appointment
Register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
Authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Serve the public and contribute to making Ohio's roads safer
Perform a variety of highway maintenance activities, such as flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing
Participate in snow and ice operations to ensure safe travel during winter conditions

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance
Paid time off: 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 premiums after completion of the eligibility period
Growth opportunities within the organization
Employee tuition reimbursement programs
Pension plan with a 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)