ODOT
2026 Summer Laborer (Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull Counties)
Organization: Transportation - District 04
Agency Contact Name and Information: Noah Villers; noah.villers@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date: May 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: District 4 HQ 2088 South Arlington Street Akron 44306
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Summit County
Other Locations: United States of America-OHIO-Trumbull County, United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County, United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County, United States of America-OHIO-Stark County, United States of America-OHIO-Portage County, United States of America-OHIO-Summit County
Compensation: $18.87
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 6:00AM-2:30PM
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Transportation
Technical Skills: Transportation
Professional Skills: Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork
Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy working outdoors?
If yes, we have an opportunity for you!
The Ohio Department of Transportation, District 4, is now accepting applications for Summer Laborers for the following counties: Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull. These are seasonal temporary positions and there are multiple positions. Your application will be considered for all positions.
Job Duties
2026 Summer Laborer (Multiple Counties)
What You Will Do:
- Flag/traffic control for highway maintenance
- Drive pickup truck to set out/pick up signs & follow mowing crew
- Roadside litter pickup, clean &/or wash vehicles & equipment
- Clean/hose down garage areas
- Use weed eater to trim around buildings, fences, etc.
- Help clean up roadsides when work crews are cutting brush/tree trimming
- Answer phone &/or radio when clerk is unavailable
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
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. In accordance with Section 124.11 (B)(2) of Revised Code, Director of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Transportation
Technical Skills: Transportation
Professional Skills: Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork
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.
Supplemental Information
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
This position is overtime eligible based FLSA Standards.
This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29).
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The final applicants selected for these positions will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
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.
To Apply
Job Description - 2026 Summer Laborer (Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit and Trumbull Counties) (260002HX)
