Highway Labor w/CDL Highway Technician 1 - Jackson Co 20065202

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Jackson County-Jackson Work Locations: District 9 Garage - Jackson Ct 2251 Rice Road Jackson 45640 Organization: Transportation - District 09 Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: Operational Needs Compensation: $19.
72 Unposting Date: Apr 3, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Transportation Technical Skills: CDL, Equipment Operations, Highway Maintenance Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Teamwork Agency Contact Name: Bonnie Hall Agency Contact Information: 740-774-8860 bonnie.
hall@dot.
ohio.
gov Highway Labor w/CDL Highway Technician 1 - Jackson Co 20065202 (2400034D) 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.
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.
ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
What You Will Do: -Hands-on maintenance of traffic and flagging -Highway maintenance and repair work activities (e.
g.
, pothole patching, spread berm, repair guardrails, crack seal, litter pick-up, drainage, vegetation management such as weed eating, brush cutting, and mowing) -Operation of heavy equipment (e.
g.
, dump truck, loader) and hand tools (e.
g.
, chainsaw) -Perform snow & ice operations working 12 hr.
shifts, including nights, weekends & holidays Who we are looking for: -Team player -Positive attitude -Valid CDL with a good driving record -Safety-minded job performance -Eager to actively participate in training & job advancement opportunities What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Additional Benefits The opportunity to work on an important mission Employee Tuition reimbursement programs Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement 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.
Official Position Description: Operates basic equipment (i.
e.
, see glossary for identification of basic equipment) & performs general highway maintenance duties which vary by season (e.
g.
, constructs, improves, maintains, repairs & cleans highways &/or roadways & right-of-ways to include excavating & grading ditches, digging channels & cleaning waterways, cuts brush, grass & other vegetation, applies chemicals to vegetation, patches & seals berm & pavement, mixes mortar & concrete, shovels backfill, installs & repairs catch basin & stream channel & completes other drainage work, screens bleeding surface, reshapes/digs ditches/trenches, pours hot tar, removes trash, cleans & repairs highways &/or roadways & right-of-ways, mows grass, moves & loads supplies & materials & completes other related highway maintenance assignments, operates any combination of basic equipment to haul trash), performs snow & ice control & related maintenance duties by operation of snow plow with spreader, brine dispensing equipment, dump truck with attachments, maintains, repairs & installs traffic signs & pavement markings on inter-state, federal & state highways &/or roadways (e.
g.
, repairs/replaces/straightens street &/or traffic signs & other route markers; installs & repairs guardrails).
Performs minor repairs & maintenance on equipment (e.
g.
, sharpens; sands; paints; refuels; lubricates; checks tires for wear & pressure; replaces light bulbs; washes & cleans trucks & equipment to prevent rusting); changes tailgates & snowplow blades; conducts pre-trip inspections of equipment.
Performs miscellaneous labor & bookkeeping tasks; operates two-way radio/base station; telephones crews for emergencies; cleans offices & garage; keeps daily records & logs (e.
g.
, fuel sheets, material check sheets); responds to general inquiries from public (e.
g.
, gives directions; explains traffic delays; explains work underway); assists stranded motorists (e.
g.
, telephones for needed assistance); performs general labor & maintenance functions at garage; loads & unloads freight; arranges stock in warehouse; moves equipment.
Performs emergency response & clean up & performs traffic control (e.
g.
, flags traffic through work zone or around accident site; sets lane closures; places high water signs; erects barricades); receives training (on the job & formal) in various types of construction inspection activities (maintenance related inspection items).
Technical skills: Highway Maintenance, CDL, Equipment Operations Professional skills: Teamwork; Customer Focus Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License w/tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
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.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
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.
Job Skills: CDL, Equipment Operations, Highway Maintenance Professional skills: Teamwork; Customer Focus ADA Statement 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.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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.
All bargaining unit hires must serve a one year probationary period.
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.
Unusual Working Conditions: Works outside exposed to weather (e.
g.
, including rain, lightening, humidity & hot temperatures in summer time & cold temperatures in winter) & on-going traffic; may work rotating shift; may be on-call 24 hrs, 7 days per week; lift & transport 50-100 pounds; exposed to unpleasant surroundings to include dead animals, containers filled with human waste, diapers, ditches with water & sewage, loud noise from equipment & traffic, confined work area while driving truck during regular &/or double shift during snow & ice removal or in confined space while digging ditches to install pipes or digging holes; exposed to insects such as bees, mosquitoes, flies & spiders; exposed to rodents to include mice & rats; exposed to stray dogs, dirt, dust, fumes, poison ivy/sumac & pollen.
Background Check Information 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: https://clearinghouse.
fmcsa.
dot.
gov/register .
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.