Highway Technician 5 - Construction, Lorain County, PN 20051988

Job Description

• Highway Technician 5
• Construction, Lorain County, PN 20051988 (260003DG) Highway Technician 5
• Construction, Lorain County, PN 20051988 (260003DG)

Organization:

 Transportation

• District 03

Agency Contact Name and Information:

 D03.Personnel@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date:

 May 10, 2026, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location:

 District 3 Garage

• Lorain Cty 405 West Lorain Street State Route 511 Oberlin 44074

Primary Location:

 

United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County Compensation:

 26.76

Schedule:

 Full-time

Work Hours:

 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Classified Indicator:

 Classified

Union:

 

OCSEA Primary Job Skill:

 Highway Maintenance

Technical Skills:

 CDL, Highway Maintenance, Transportation

Professional Skills:

 Active Learning, Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork Agency Overview Highway Technician 5

• Construction, Lorain County, PN 20051988

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd 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.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Job Duties What You Will Do:

You will independently program, install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain complex traffic signals. You will independently program, install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices; cellular modems, wireless radios, fiber optic equipment traffic signals. You will review construction plans to ensure that ITS & signal proposed work complies with Departmental standards. You will act as a lead worker (provides work direction & training) over lower-level Traffic Technicians &/or other employees assigned to work crew in maintenance.

Benefits to you:

Enjoy an excellent work/life balance. Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave. Receive 11 paid holidays per year. Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months. Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period. Experience growth opportunities within organization. Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs. Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution. For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website! Why Work for the State of Ohio 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 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)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors.

The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Successful completion of all Highway Technician level 1, 2, 3, & 4 courses (i.e., construction/field &/or lab track) & construction experience requirements per the current Highway Technician MOU between

ODOT & OCSEA/AFSCME

; Certification in ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I, Aggregate Level 1, & Nuclear Gauge; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of associate core program in construction technology or comparable core program; 18 months experience or training in roadway construction inspection &/or materials testing; Certification in ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I & Aggregate Level 1 & Nuclear Gauge; valid driver's license.
• Or completion of certification program from National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET); 24 months experience or training in roadway construction inspection &/or materials testing; Certification in ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I & Aggregate Level 1 & Nuclear Gauge; valid driver's license.
• Or 36 months experience or training in roadway construction inspection &/or materials testing; Certification in ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I & Aggregate Level 1 & Nuclear Gauge; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Highway Maintenance