Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Williams County-Montpelier
Work Locations : District 2 Garage - Williams C 1825 Magda Drive Montpelier 43543
Organization : Transportation - District 02
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : 7:30AM-4:00PM (May vary)
Compensation : $19.72
Unposting Date : Dec 22, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill : Transportation
Technical Skills : Transportation
Professional Skills : Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Listening, Situational Awareness, Teamwork
Agency Contact Name : Christine Clody
Agency Contact Information : Christine.Clody@dot.ohio.gov
Highway Technician 1, Williams County, PN's 20051706, 20051721
(23000C0V)
Job Duties The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 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 agencys vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
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 odi@das.ohio.gov.
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will must maintain CDL Class A or Class B along with tanker endorsement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Operate Basic Equipment (such as but not limited to 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.
A full position description will be provided at interview
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
- Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
- Work/Life Balance
- The opportunity to work on an important
Qualifications
Application must clearly indicate how applicant meets the minimum qualifications listed below. Applications that do not indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications will not be given consideration(link removed)>
Applicant MUST have a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B or Class A with tanker endorsement & without airbrake restrictions.
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 Drivers 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
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
This position is designated as overtime eligible based on the FLSA Standards.
This is a bargaining unit position and all bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.
The hourly wage for this position is not negotiable for external applicants. The starting wage will be the hourly rate on the posting. However, for internal applicants, the position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.
Drug Test Policy for External Applicants: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also 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) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.
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.
Background Check Information
Per ORC 4506.20, Applicants applying for positions as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle must provide their employment history for the ten (10) years preceding the date the employment application is submitted.
The final candidate selected for the 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.
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: (link removed)
To Apply: Applicants MUST submit an Ohio Civil Service Employment Application by the closing date/time online at (link removed)reers.ohio.gov
When you go to this website click on Search for State Government Jobs, then filter by Job Field (click on Transportation), then filter Organization (click on Transportation District 02), select the Job Title to apply; click on APPLY and sign into your account.
Please direct all employment questions to the ODOT District 2 Human Resources Office at (419) 353-8131.
