Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1), Putnam County: PN 20078446

 

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPermanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1), Putnam County: PN 20078446%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications. %26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You Will Do:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; You will serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; You will attend training to obtain CDL licensure; if not already a licensed CDL holder.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; You will perform highway maintenance activities; including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, mowing.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; You will perform snow %26amp; ice operations.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits to you:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Receive 11 paid holidays per year.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Experience growth opportunities within organization.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E· %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp; Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EFor a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ETotal Rewards website%3C/a%3E!%3C/p%3E
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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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MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT: 

Highway Maintenance Worker 1:

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.  Must obtain Class B Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction

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 without airbrake restriction.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 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. Note: If involved in driving motorized snow & ice control equipment, must also have valid commercial driver’s license.

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. 

Note: If involved in driving motorized snow & ice control equipment, must also have valid commercial driver’s license
 

Job Skills: Highway Maintenance

Technical Skills: Transportation 

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
 

Job Skills: Highway Maintenance

Technical Skills: Transportation 

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Job Details
Organization: Transportation - District 01
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Sep 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: District 1 Garage - Putnam Cty, 617 Eleventh Street, Ottawa, 45875
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Putnam County
Compensation: HMW1 $21.48 or HT1 $22.29
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Highway Maintenance
Technical Skills: CDL, Highway Maintenance, Transportation
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication