About The Position
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy working outdoors? If yes, we have an opportunity for you! The Ohio Department of Transportation, District 1, is now accepting applications for Summer Laborers for the following counties\: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Wyandot. These are seasonal temporary positions with an anticipated start date of May 4, 2026, end date of September 4, 2026. There are multiple positions, your application will be considered for all positions. This position is overtime eligible based FLSA Standards. This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29). The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The final applicants selected for these positions will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. 2026 Summer Laborer (Multiple Counties) What You Will Do: Flag/traffic control for highway maintenance Drive pickup truck to set out/pick up signs & follow mowing crew Roadside litter pickup, clean &/or wash vehicles & equipment Clean/hose down garage areas Use weed eater to trim around buildings, fences, etc. Help clean up roadsides when work crews are cutting brush/tree trimming Answer phone &/or radio when clerk is unavailable Allen County Garage\: 1705 N. McCullough St., Lima, OH 45801 Auglaize County Garage\: 511 Commerce Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Hancock County Garage: 1645 Lima Ave., Findlay, OH 45840 Hardin County Garage\: 13052 SR 68, Kenton, OH 43326 Mercer County Garage\: 4444 SR 29 West, Celina, Oh 45822 Paulding County Garage\: 833 W. Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879 Putnam County Garage\: 617 Eleventh St., Ottawa, OH 45875 Van Wert County Garage\: 10238 Van Wert/ Decatur Rd., Van Wert, OH 45891 Wyandot County Garage\: 10976 CR 121, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
- In accordance with Section 124.11 (B)(2) of Revised Code, Director of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Responsibilities
- Flag/traffic control for highway maintenance
- Drive pickup truck to set out/pick up signs & follow mowing crew
- Roadside litter pickup, clean &/or wash vehicles & equipment
- Clean/hose down garage areas
- Use weed eater to trim around buildings, fences, etc.
- Help clean up roadsides when work crews are cutting brush/tree trimming
- Answer phone &/or radio when clerk is unavailable
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- 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 )
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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