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Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1), Franklin County, PN 20058616, 20058636, 20065604, 20059717, 20059616, 20058435
Job Description
Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1), Franklin County, PN 20058616, 20058636, 20065604, 20059717, 20059616, 20058435 ( 260006VC )
Metz@dot.ohio.gov
Organization :
Transportation - District 06Agency Contact Name and Information :
Kayla.Metz@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date :
Sep 20, 2026, 3:59:00AM Work Location :
District 6 Garage - Hilliard O 4400 Currency Drive Columbus 43228Primary Location :
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County Compensation :
HMW1 $21.48 or HT1 $22.29Schedule :
Full-time Work Hours :
7:00am-3:30pmClassified Indicator :
Classified Union :
OCSEA Primary Job Skill :
Highway Maintenance Technical Skills :
CDL, Highway Maintenance, Transportation Professional Skills :
Active Learning, Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork Agency Overview Job Duties Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications.What You Will Do:
- You will serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer.
- You will attend training to obtain CDL licensure; if not already a licensed CDL holder.
- You will perform highway maintenance activities; including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, mowing.
- You will perform snow & ice operations.
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; 1 st 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
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.
OCSEA/AFSCME
Contract. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 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. 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. 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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$38,134 / year median in Ohio
+10% projected growth