Ohio Department of Transportation
Cincinnati, Ohio

(1) Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) - Hamilton County - PN20062951

Onsite$44,678 - $46,363/yrPosted today

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Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$44,678 - $46,363/yr
Posted
today
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About this role

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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 and ice operations

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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.


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Highway Maintenance Worker 1:

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and without airbrake restriction within six (6) months of permanent hire date.

Highway Technician 1:

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals, percentages & fractions; & ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; & 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of basic equipment. Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and without airbrake restriction.


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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 on FLSA Standards.

-All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

-Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the 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

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, military status in employment or the provision of services.

 

 

PER ORC 4506.20, Applicants applying for CDL positions must provide their employment history for the ten (10) years preceding the date the employment application is submitted to ODOT.

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. 


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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.


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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.



Job Details
Organization: Transportation - District 08
Agency Contact Name and Information: Tina Sanders, PH: 513-933-6566
Unposting Date: Jul 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: District 8 Garage - Hamilton C, 1400 E Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, 45237
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County
Compensation: HMW1 $21.48 or HT1 $22.29
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Highway Maintenance
Technical Skills: CDL, Highway Maintenance, Transportation
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork
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About Ohio Department of Transportation

Ohio Department of Transportation
Cincinnati, Ohio