Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Van Wert County-Van Wert
Work Locations: District 1 Garage - VanWert Ct 10238 Van Wert-Decatur Road Van Wert 45891
Organization: Transportation - District 01
Classified Indicator: Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 07:00 AM To 03:30 PM
Compensation: 19.00
Unposting Date: May 10, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill: Transportation
Technical Skills: Transportation
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Contact Name: Human Resources
Agency Contact Information: aubrey.grider@dot.ohio.gov
Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Van Wert County, PN: 20072464
(240004HK)
Job Duties
PERMANENT Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Van Wert County, PN: 20072464
OPEN TO PERMANENT HIGHWAY TECHNICIANs FOR INTERNAL BID; employees in the Highway Technician 1, 2, and 3 classifications to be considered lateral transfers into the position.
Once a CDL is obtained, you will be reclassified beginning the following pay period to a Highway Technician 1 at an hourly rate of $19.72.
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If you already have a CDL you will work 2 weeks as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 at a hourly rate of $19.00, then be reclassified to a Highway Technician 1 at an hourly rate of $19.72.
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.
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
What You Will Do
- Attend training in order to obtain a CDL Class B Licensure.
- Serves the public and works to make the roads in Ohio safer.
Who we are looking for:
- Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful
Benefits to you:
- Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
- Earning a Class B CDL, a $6,000 value
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
- At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
- Opportunities for career advancement through ODOT’s Highway Technician Academy
- Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
- The opportunity to work on an important mission
