What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) (District 4 - Portage County) PN 20055146 position at Ohio Department of Transportation?
Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Technician 1 (HT1) Portage County, PN 20055146 The selected candidate will be placed in the classification in which they meet minimum qualifications.
Work Location: Portage County Garage, 3946 Rootstown Industrial Parkway, Rootstown, OH 44266
What You Will Do
Highway Maintenance Worker 1
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction
Highway Technician 1
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals, percentages & fractions; ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of basic equipment. Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
Job Skills: Highway Maintenance
Technical Skills: Highway Maintenance, Transportation, Equipment Operations, CDL
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork
Organization
Transportation - District 04
Agency Contact Name and Information
D04.HumanResources@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jul 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 4 Garage - Portage Ct
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Portage County-Rootstown
Compensation
HMW1 $21.48 / HT1 $22.29
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
6:00am - 2:30pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Technical Skills
CDL, Equipment Operations, Highway Maintenance, Transportation
Agency Overview
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Work Location: Portage County Garage, 3946 Rootstown Industrial Parkway, Rootstown, OH 44266
What You Will Do
- You will serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer.
- You will attend training to obtain CDL licensure; if not already a licensed CDL holder.
- You will perform highway maintenance activities, including flagging, pothole patching, repairing guardrails, litter pickup, mowing.
- You will perform snow & ice operations
- 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; 1st 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.
Highway Maintenance Worker 1
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction
Highway Technician 1
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & decimals, percentages & fractions; ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of basic equipment. Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement without airbrake restriction.
Job Skills: Highway Maintenance
Technical Skills: Highway Maintenance, Transportation, Equipment Operations, CDL
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork
Organization
Transportation - District 04
Agency Contact Name and Information
D04.HumanResources@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jul 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 4 Garage - Portage Ct
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Portage County-Rootstown
Compensation
HMW1 $21.48 / HT1 $22.29
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
6:00am - 2:30pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Technical Skills
CDL, Equipment Operations, Highway Maintenance, Transportation
Agency Overview
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Salary : $21 - $22