Soils & Foundation Technician - Roadway Services (PN 20053815)

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. 

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period. 

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.

Must obtain & maintain Class A commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction with tanker endorsement regulated by Section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) during probationary period.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS\: Works with heavy equipment on a continual basis; loss of fingers & severe back sprains not uncommon; exposed to dust, fumes, mud & all extremes of weather.

NOTE:  PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE A STRUCTURED INTERVIEW.  CANDIDATES’ RESPONSES TO THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AND THE SELECTION DECISION WILL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT.

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.

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.

Soils & Foundation Technician, PN 20053815

What You Will Do:

• You will travel throughout the State to operate LoDril rig & other heavy equipment.
• Install piling to stabilize terrain & prevent slips
• Excavate & grade ditches
• Performs emergency response & clean up

Benefits to You:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1^st increase after 4 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!

6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operation of heavy earth drilling equipment (e.g., truck mounted earth auger, hollow stem auger, drive rod equipment, high speed wire-line core drill, front end loader, drag line crane, backhoe or earth mover) & related safety practices; valid driver's license. 

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

Job Skills: Transportation

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.