Highway Technician 1 - Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 (CDL required) District 1 (Allen, Auglaize, Hancock

Position Description:

This position operates on a temporary, basis & requires response during snow & ice & other weather-related events in order to clear &/or treat roadways. 

Operates basic equipment (i.e., see glossary for identification of basic equipment) & performs general highway maintenance duties, which vary by season & include snow & ice control & related maintenance duties through operation of snowplow with spreader, brine dispensing equipment (i.e., tanks less than 500 gallons capacity), dump truck with attachments & receives training (i.e., on-the-job & formal) in operation of basic, standard & complex equipment (e.g., operates any combination of basic equipment to perform snow & ice control & related maintenance duties; maintains, repairs & installs traffic signs & pavement markings on interstate, federal & state highways &/or roadways).  Loads salt into dump trucks using front end loader & other equipment.

Performs minor repairs to & maintains equipment (e.g., refuels vehicles, lubricates parts, checks vehicle tires to identify wear & ensure appropriate pressure, replaces light bulbs, washes & cleans trucks & equipment to prevent rusting).  Changes tailgates & snowplow blades.  Conducts pre-trip inspections of equipment. 

Performs miscellaneous labor & bookkeeping tasks.  Operates two-way radio/base station.  Telephones crews to respond for emergencies.  Cleans offices & garage.  Maintains daily records & logs (e.g., fuel sheets, material check sheets).  Responds to general inquiries from public (e.g., gives directions, explains traffic delays, explains work underway).  Assists stranded motorists (e.g., telephones for needed assistance).  Performs general labor & maintenance functions at garage.  Loads & unloads freight; arranges stock in warehouse; moves equipment.  Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals, percentages & fractions; ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 3 months training or 3 months experience in operation of basic equipment. 

Applicant must have valid Class "A or B" Commercial Driver’s License without air brake restriction at the appropriate level pursuant to approved position description on file to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by section 4506.1, 4506.03 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Highway Maintenance 

Technical Job Skill: Highway Maintenance, Transportation

Professional Job Skill: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Listening, Decision Making, Observation, Communication

The final applicant selected for this position 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.

PER ORC 4506.20, Applicants applying for positions as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle must provide their employment history for the ten (10) years preceding the date the employment application is submitted to ODOT.  Applicants for CDL position must list the names and addresses of previous employers for which he/she was the operator of a commercial motor vehicle, dates employed and reason for leaving previous employers. 

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards.

Temporary/Seasonal Appointments are unclassified pursuant to O.R.C. 124.30 (B).

Unusual Working Conditions:  Works outside exposed to weather (e.g., including rain, lightening, humidity & hot temperatures in summer time & cold temperatures in winter) & on-going traffic; may work rotating shift; may be on-call 24 hrs, 7 days per week; lift & transport with human waste, diapers, ditches with water & sewage, loud noise from equipment & traffic, confined work area while driving truck during regular &/or double shift during snow & ice removal or in confined space while digging ditches to install pipes or digging holes; exposed to insects such as bees, mosquitoes, flies & spiders; exposed to rodents to include mice & rats; exposed to stray dogs, dirt, dust, fumes, poison ivy/sumac & pollen.

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.

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.

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.

These Winter Seasonal positions are TEMPORARY, unclassified appointments not to exceed 1,000 hours.  These positions are available in 9 counties (Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot Counties).  Only one (1) application is necessary.  Hours and report to locations may vary based on operational need.

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:

-Operate basic equipment related to snow and ice removal, and roadway maintenance

-Perform emergency response, clean-up, and traffic control

-Serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer

Who we are looking for:

-Safety Driven

-Enjoys working outdoors

-Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful

-A positive team player

Benefits to you:

-At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan

-The opportunity to work on an important mission