PERMANENT Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (District 4 - Ashtabula County), PN's 20055166, 20055173
Full Time
Ashtabula, OH 44004
Posted
Job description
Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County-Ashtabula
Work Locations
: District 4 Garage - Ashtabula 492 Seven Hills Road Ashtabula 44004
Organization
: Transportation - District 04
Classified Indicator
: Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt
: Bargaining Unit
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Hours
: 7:00 AM To 3:30 PM
Compensation
: $18.45
Unposting Date
: May 12, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Job Function
: Highway Maintenance
Agency Contact Information
: D04.HumanResources@dot.ohio.gov
PERMANENT Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (District 4 - Ashtabula County), PN's 20055166, 20055173
(230004AE)
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.
Benefits to you:
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
The Ohio Department of Transportation, District 4, is now accepting applications in our Highway Maintenance Worker 1 Classification for Ashtabula County (two positions available)
OPEN TO PERMANENT HIGHWAY TECHNICIANS FOR INTERNAL BID;
employees in the Highway Technician 1, 2, and 3 classifications to be considered lateral transfers in the position.
Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (District 4 Ashtabula County), PN's
20055166 & 20055173
Work location: 492 Seven Hills Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004
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 easy movement of people and goods from place to place.
We will
To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place.
We will
- Take care of what we have
- Make our system work better
- Improve safety
- Enhance Capacity
What You Will Do:
Who we are looking for:
- Attend training in order to obtain a CDL Class B Licensure
- Serves the public and works to make the roads in Ohio safer
- Introduction to county routes and use of two-way radios
- Highway maintenance and repair work activities (e.g., patch pot holes, spread berm, repair guardrails, crack seal, litter pick-up, drainage, vegetation management such as weed eating, brush cutting, and mowing)
Who we are looking for:
- Energetic and punctual
- 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
- Earning a Class B CDL, a $6,000 value
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.
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.
Official Position Description:
Receives on the job training & performs the following highway maintenance duties: Receives CDL preparation & snow & ice training (i.e., CDL preparation & training, spreader attachment/detachment, plow blade replacement, plowing snow, snowplow operation & associated snow & ice duties). Flags & directs on-going vehicular traffic through highway maintenance & construction work sites on state & federal highways. Sets up & maintains traffic control structures (e.g., barricades, pot torches, cones, pavement markings, electrical warning devices). Performs general labor by using various hand tools (e.g., chain saw, shovels) in the maintenance & repair of highways (e.g., patches potholes, spreads berm gravel, repairs & paints guardrails, shovels snow, hand spreads salt on sidewalk, steps & pedestrian walkways, seals cracks).
Receives on the job training & performs the following highway maintenance duties: Receives CDL preparation & snow & ice training (i.e., CDL preparation & training, spreader attachment/detachment, plow blade replacement, plowing snow, snowplow operation & associated snow & ice duties). Flags & directs on-going vehicular traffic through highway maintenance & construction work sites on state & federal highways. Sets up & maintains traffic control structures (e.g., barricades, pot torches, cones, pavement markings, electrical warning devices). Performs general labor by using various hand tools (e.g., chain saw, shovels) in the maintenance & repair of highways (e.g., patches potholes, spreads berm gravel, repairs & paints guardrails, shovels snow, hand spreads salt on sidewalk, steps & pedestrian walkways, seals cracks).
Performs general building, grounds, & equipment maintenance &/or custodial work (e.g., sweeps garage floor, mows grass, maintains & trims shrubbery & trees, washes windows, cleans offices, removes trash, shovels snow from sidewalks, steps & walkways, rakes leaves, paints building structures, cleans, paints & refuels equipment). Maintains & completes a daily log & work record. Cleans repairs & performs general maintenance on equipment needing minor repairs, adjustments, etc. Relieves other employees when necessary, during emergency situations. Operates two-way radio in trucks & base station at various locations in the District. Answers telephone, delivers messages, & assists the clerk at various garage locations. Performs other duties as assigned by higher authority.
Must obtain Class B Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction within six (6) months of permanent hire date.
Qualifications
(*) DEVELOPED AFTER EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge of addition & subtraction; highway maintenance & traffic control safety practices*. Skill in operation of hand tools*; operation of motorized snow equipment*. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; read simple sentences; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; demonstrate strength to lift 50-100 pounds.
Background Check Information
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.
Have a valid Driver’s License.- Have a formal education in arithmetic that include addition& subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
- High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)
- Highway maintenance & traffic control safety practices*.
- Skill in operation of hand tools*;
- operation of motorized snow equipment*.
- Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action
- read simple sentences
- cooperate with co-workers on group projects
- demonstrate strength to lift 50-100 pounds
(*) DEVELOPED AFTER EMPLOYMENT
Position Specific Minimum Qualifications: Must obtain Class B Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
Note: If involved in driving motorized snow & ice control equipment, you must also have a valid commercial driver's license. 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.
Knowledge of addition & subtraction; highway maintenance & traffic control safety practices*. Skill in operation of hand tools*; operation of motorized snow equipment*. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; read simple sentences; 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 APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must obtain Class B Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction within six (6) months of permanent hire date.
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.
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 odi@das.ohio.gov.
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.
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