Highway Technician 1 - 2026 Winter Seasonal District 6 (Delaware, Franklin, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, Union Counties)

Job Description

Highway Technician 1 - 2026 Winter Seasonal District 6 (Delaware, Franklin, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, Union Counties)

(
2600067Y
)

Organization
:

Transportation - District 06
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

francesca.thomas@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Sep 26, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:

District 6 HQ

400 East William Street

Delaware

43015
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Delaware County-Delaware
Other Locations
:

United States of America-OHIO-Marion County, United States of America-OHIO-Madison County, United States of America-OHIO-Morrow County, United States of America-OHIO-Union County, United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Compensation
:

$22.29
Schedule
:

Part-time
Classified Indicator
:

Unclassified
Union
:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill
:

Highway Maintenance
Technical Skills
:

CDL, Highway Maintenance, Transportation
Professional Skills
:

Active Learning, Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork

Agency Overview
Job Description
NOW HIRING CDL HOLDERS FOR WINTER SNOW & ICE SEASON!!
The
Ohio Department of Transportation
, District Six
, is now accepting applications for Seasonal Highway Technicians for the following counties:
Delaware, Franklin, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union
District 6 will be holding OPEN INTERVIEWS on the following dates:
Thursday
9/17/26
from 4pm-7pm at 6000 Haughn Road, Grove City, OH 43123
Wednesday
9/23/26
from 4pm-7pm at 3500 East 5th Ave. Columbus, OH 43219
What You Will Do:
Snow and Ice Duties on the roadway 8-12 hours, fleet readiness inspections (pre/post) and washing of the Snow and Ice Equipment, greasing equipment used for snow and ice, blade changing
General facilities maintenance
Pothole patching and roadway remediation crew duties
Assist with sign installation along 2, 4 and multi-lane routes
Articulated loader operation to load single and tandem axle dump trucks for snow and ice operations
Assist with the maintenance of traffic for roadway emergencies
Highway beautification and litter removal when needed
If you would like to be part of our team, please
apply
! These are Seasonal/Temporary positions NOT to exceed 1,000 hours. Based on Operational need you may be required to work Nights, Weekends, & Holidays & /or be on Call.
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 & decimals, percentages & fractions; ability to read, write & speak common English vocabulary;

3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of basic equipment.
Note: Applicant must have valid Commercial Driver's License at the appropriate level pursuant to approved position description on file to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Supplemental Information

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Hours may vary based upon operational need.
The final candidates selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for the position.
The candidates accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for
illegal drug use
Unusual working conditions from class specs.
Position Unclassified per ORC 124.11(A) (9)

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of 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.

Requirements

Qualifications
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.
Note: Applicant must have valid Commercial Driver's License at the appropriate level pursuant to approved position description on file to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.