Logan County Engineer’s Office

Starting Pay: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour

The Opportunity

This is a full-time entry-level position designed for individuals who like working outdoors, enjoy a work-life balance and are ready to work hard and learn. As a Technician Trainee, you will assist our experienced road, bridge and ditch crews in maintenance and repair projects on the infrastructure of Logan County. You will also have the opportunity to grow and advance in your career.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with paving, patching, and sealing roads; install culverts, drainage structures and guardrails.
• Mow grass, trim trees and brush and maintain rights-of-way.
• Direct traffic (flagging), perform pre-trip equipment inspections, and serve as essential "on-call" personnel during snow, ice, or emergency weather events.
• Prepare and submit legible, accurate and timely work-related records.
• Learn to operate dump trucks with snowplows, skid steers, backhoes, chippers, and various power tools.
• Performs basic labor and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL within 6 months of hire. (We help you get there!).
• Must live within a 36-minute commute of our Bellefontaine office and be available to work irregular hours (nights/weekends/holidays) during weather emergencies.
• Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs. and work on uneven terrain.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and license verification.
• Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• This is a physically active, outdoor role. You will be exposed to variable weather (extreme heat/cold), loud noise, fumes, and vibrations.
• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, bending, crouching, and standing for long periods.
• Full neck mobility and manual dexterity are required for safe heavy equipment operation.
• You will work near moving traffic and heavy machinery; normal vision (including color/depth perception) and adequate hearing are essential for safety.

How to Apply

We accept applications through the following methods:

• In-Person: Pick up or drop off a paper application at 1991 CR 13, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 during business hours.
• Online: Download and print an application from our website: www.lceo.us/#employment
• Email: Submit your completed application to hr@lceo.us
• Mail: Send to P.O. Box 427, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.

BENEFITS TO YOU:

• Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off with vacation and sick leave accruals
• Opportunity to accrue compensatory time
• At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account

Logan County Engineer's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/V/H).