2026-2027 Winter Seasonal Highway Technician 1, District 3
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. Positions are available in Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland, and Wayne counties. These are seasonal, temporary positions limited to 1,000 hours. Work hours may vary based on operational needs. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays and/or be on call. The position is overtime eligible under FLSA standards. The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations; selected applicants must register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. A valid Commercial Driver’s License at the appropriate level is required to operate regulated motorized equipment.
Requirements
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and no air-brake restriction.
- 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 three months of experience operating basic equipment, or equivalent qualifications.
- 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.
- Must complete a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis if selected.
- Must register in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse if selected.
Responsibilities
- Perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, guardrail repair, litter pickup, and mowing.
- Perform snow and ice operations.
- Serve the public and contribute to safer roads in Ohio.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, and sick leave
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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