Soils & Foundation Technician

State-of-Ohio; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio in Marietta is seeking a Transportation technician to travel statewide operating LoDril rig and other heavy equipment. The role includes installing piling to stabilize terrain, excavating and grading ditches, and performing emergency response and cleanup.

Candidate must have safe operation of heavy equipment, a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement during probation, and will be subject to background checks and drug testing under the OCSEA/AFSCME contract; overtime eligibility

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Transportation

Job description

Organization:

Transportation - District 10

Work Location:

338 Muskingum Drive
Marietta, Ohio, 45750
United States

Compensation:

$23.65

Schedule:

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:

6:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday

Classified Indicator:

Classified

Union:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:

Transportation

What You'll 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.

Additional Information

The selection process for this position willinclude a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and theselection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME 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 probation period. This position is overtime eligible based onFLSA Standards. All bargaining unit new hires must serve aone (1) year probationary period. Position will be filled pursuant to theprovision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract. The final candidate selected for thisposition will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individualassessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made beforeexcluding an applicant from consideration. All final applicants tentatively selected forthis position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal druguse prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not beoffered employment. This position is also subject to federal testingregulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations)and49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) whichprohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuanais prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for finalapplicants in this position. In accordance with the Code of FederalRegulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required toregister as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link:https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register. 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.

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:

• 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

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.