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Muskingum County
Highway Worker 1 (Laborer & Traffic Control)
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A Transportation Maintenance Worker provides maintenance for highway systems and state and local roads, including repairs to pavement, bridges, signs and signals; assists with clearing roads.
$41,923 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
DATE:
9/3/2026DEPARTMENT:
County Engineer's OfficePOSITION TITLE
Highway Worker 1 (Laborer, Traffic Control)STATUS:
Full Time - 40 Hours/WeekSALARY RANGE
$20 per hourDEADLINE
Open Until Position Is FilledQUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience preferred Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, including background and drug screen. Flags traffic in and around county road work sites. Directs traffic through work zones while road maintenance work is performed. Sets up traffic control for work zones. Cleans and washes vehicles and equipment. Patches potholes. Assists with tree & brush removal. Performs other labor tasks involved in road and bridge repairs and maintenance. Utilizes hand and power tools, and light motorized equipment, with proper training, to perform road and bridge repairs. Completes basic work records. Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Application and Resume to theMuskingum County Engineer's Office :
Muskingum County Engineer's Office 109 Graham Street Zanesville, OH 43701Phone:
740-454-0155Fax:
740-455-7180Email:
engineer@mceo.org Application form is available on the website: www.muskingumcountyoh.govPay:
From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Retirement plan Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance