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Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens
Work Locations : District 10 Garage - Athens Ct 700 West Union Street Athens 45701
Organization : Transportation - District 10
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : 07:00 AM To 03:30 PM
Compensation : $19.72
Unposting Date : Sep 2, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Job Function : Transportation
Agency Contact Name : D10 HR Department
Agency Contact Information : View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Highway Technician 1 - Athens M&R (PN ******** )
(230007NS) Job Duties Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
What You Will Do: The successful candidate will be Highway Technician 1 for the District 10 Athens County garage. They must maintain CDL Class A or Class B along with tanker endorsement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Operate Basic Equipment (Flagging, Loader, Chipper, Skid Steer, Mowers, Chainsaw) Perform general Highway Maintenance duties. Performs Snow and Ice control duties. Perform Emergency Response, clean up and perform traffic control duties in a work zone or around an accident site. Perform minor repairs & Maintenance on equipment. Perform Miscellaneous labor and bookkeeping task, operates two-way radios. Responds to general inquiries from the public. This job may require overtime for emergency or planned maintenance operations. Serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer. If you would like to be part of our team, please apply ! ODOT has a diverse workforce with varying backgrounds and experiences, and our team is second to none! ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Who we are looking for: Safety Driven Enjoys working outdoors Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful A positive team player Benefits to you: Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance 11 paid holidays per year Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan Opportunities for career advancement through ODOT's Highway Technician Academy Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Employee Tuition reimbursement programs Work/Life Balance The opportunity to work on an important mission Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals, percentages & fractions; ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of basic equipment.
Note: Applicant must have valid Commercial Driver's License at the appropriate level pursuant to approved position description on file to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Knowledge of addition & subtraction, decimals, percentages & fractions; safety practices associated with highway maintenance & use of traffic control equipment*; agency policies*. Skill in use of basic equipment & related highway maintenance tools; traffic control equipment. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; read & verbalize simple sentences; maintain accurate records; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; demonstrate strength to lift 50-100 pounds.
(*) Developed after employment
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License w/tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Based on job duties, this position is designated as NOT telework eligible.
This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.
Background Check Information
The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link:
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.
Benefits of working as a Highway technician in Athens, OH:
? Career Growth Potential
? Room for Advancement
? Competitive salary
