2026-2027 Winter Seasonal Highway Technician 1, District 12 - Geauga County, Middlefield

About the role

Seasonal CDL positions in Geauga County, based at 14520 Tare Creek Parkway, Middlefield, Ohio 44062. This is a seasonal, full-time, unclassified position with OCSEA union representation. Compensation is $22.29 per hour. Work hours are based on operational need and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty. Positions are temporary, not to exceed 1,000 hours, and are overtime-eligible under FLSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance activities including flagging, pothole patching, guardrail repair, litter pickup, and mowing
• Conduct snow and ice operations
• Serve the public to make Ohio roads safer

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic covering addition, subtraction, decimals, percentages, and fractions
• Ability to read, write, and speak common English vocabulary
• Three months of training or experience in operation of basic equipment
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and without airbrake restriction (or equivalent minimum class qualifications)
• Must hold a valid CDL at the appropriate level per approved position description to operate motorized equipment regulated by Ohio Revised Code Section 4506

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package. Specific eligibility depends on various factors; contact the agency representative for details.

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation, personal leave, 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Additional information

• Final candidates must pass a criminal background check; individual assessment of prior convictions will be conducted before any exclusion
• All final applicants must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment; a positive test disqualifies the applicant
• Position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations (49 CFR