2025 Summer Laborer (Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit and Trumbull Counties)

State of Ohio; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team with the State of Ohio as a Summer Laborer, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and safety of our highways. This position offers a chance to work outdoors, engage in meaningful tasks like traffic control and roadside cleanup, and be part of a collaborative environment. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference while gaining valuable experience. Ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork and are flexible in their work approach, this role is a stepping stone into public service.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental Insurance

Free Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic skills required for this unskilled labor position.
• Ability to work in a team and be flexible in various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic control and assist with highway maintenance tasks.
• Drive vehicles for sign placement and roadside cleanup.
• Maintain cleanliness of garage areas and equipment.

Skills

Transportation

Flexibility

Listening

Teamwork

Education

Formal education in arithmetic

Job description

Job Description - 2025 Summer Laborer (Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit and Trumbull Counties) (250001UW)

Organization

Transportation - District 04

Agency Contact Name and Information: DOTD04.HumanResources

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

District 4 HQ 2088 South Arlington Street Akron 44306

Primary Location

United States of America - OHIO - Summit County - Akron

Other Locations

United States of America - OHIO - Trumbull County - Youngstown,
United States of America - OHIO - Ashtabula County - Ashtabula,
United States of America - OHIO - Mahoning County - Canfield,
United States of America - OHIO - Stark County - Canton,
United States of America - OHIO - Portage County - Rootstown,
United States of America - OHIO - Summit County - Hudson

Compensation: $18.06

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Transportation

Technical Skills: Transportation

Job Overview

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 with an anticipated end date of September 5, 2025. There are multiple positions, your application will be considered for all positions.

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

Supplemental Information

This position is overtime eligible based on 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.