Highway Maintenance Technician - Outdoor & Snow Ops

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) seeks a hands-on Highway Technician/maintenance worker to perform diverse highway maintenance, snow/ice control, and traffic operations across Ohio. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring safety in work zones.

Requirements include basic math/read/write skills, 3 months of equipment experience or training, and a valid CDL Class B with tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic (percentages/decimals) and basic reading/writing in English.
• 3 months of training or 3 months of experience operating basic equipment.
• Valid CDL Class B with tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on maintenance of traffic and flagging.
• Highway maintenance and repair activities (potholes, berm, guardrails, drainage, vegetation).
• Operation of heavy equipment (dump truck, loader) and hand tools (chainsaw).
• Perform snow & ice operations.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety oriented

Team player

Education

CDL Class B with tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions

Job description

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) seeks a hands-on Highway Technician/maintenance worker to perform diverse highway maintenance, snow/ice control, and traffic operations across Ohio. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring safety in work zones.

Requirements include basic math/read/write skills, 3 months of equipment experience or training, and a valid CDL Class B with tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions.