What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Highway Worker F/T position at Ashland County Engineer?
The Ashland County Engineer is accepting applications for the position of Highway Worker. This transportation position requires a Class A or Class B CDL. Full-time position utilizes construction equipment from hand tools to heavy machinery in order to construct and maintain county roads and bridges and create safe driving conditions. Schedule from Labor Day to early May is 5 - 8 hour days, M-F. Schedule changes from early May to Labor Day to 4 - 10 hour days, M-Th. Position responds to weather and emergency events outside regular work hours. Position responsibilities change with the seasons. Starting wage is $22.00/hour, plus overtime and rich benefits package which includes:
- health insurance (premium paid 90% employer, 10% employee),
- wellness program,
- sick leave (3 wk/yr - unlimited accumulation),
- vacation leave (begins at 2 wk/yr - 3 yr max accumulation),
- retirement plan (14% employer match),
- 11 paid holidays
- annual shoe allowance,
- annual evaluation with merit based raise,
- and more.
Applicants MUST complete an application packet that is not part of the Indeed process.
*Only applicants who have submitted a completed application packet will be considered.*
Application packets include a complete job description along with application forms and instructions. Please follow the application instructions carefully!! Packets may be obtained from the Ashland County Engineer's office at 1511 Cleveland Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805. They are also available online at the Ashland County website www.ashlandcountyoh.us/about-ashland-county/careers. The office of the Ashland County Engineer is an EEO employer.
Completed application documents may be 1) mailed or delivered to the Ashland County Engineer's Office, 1511 Cleveland Ave., Ashland, OH 44805; 2) faxed to 419-282-4328; or 3) emailed to engineer@ashlandcounty.org. Office hours are M-F, 7:30-4:00 excluding government holidays. Call 419-282-4281 with questions.
Job Type: Full-time
Base Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience operating heavy construction or farm equipment? Please list your experience.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Class A or Class B CDL? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ashland, OH 44805 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22