Highway Technician 1 - PNs: 20057134 & 20057118 - Cuyahoga West (Cleveland)

State of Ohio•Cleveland, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Highway Technician 1, you will be a vital member of the team, serving the public and contributing to making Ohio's roads safer. This role involves performing a variety of highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, and mowing. A key responsibility will also be participating in snow and ice operations to ensure safe travel during winter conditions. The duties may extend beyond the listed examples.

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
Subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39)
Required to undergo a criminal background check
Required to undergo urinalysis to test for illegal drug use before appointment
Subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Required to 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 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)