Highway Technician 5, Construction, PN 20050902

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Ohio, USA · Bowling Green, OH, USA · Green, OH, USA

USD 26.76-33.52 / hour

Posted on Apr 30, 2026
Highway Technician 5, Construction, PN 20050902 (2600038L)

Organization

: Transportation - District 02
Agency Contact Name and Information: Jessica.Bidinger@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: May 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

:
District 2 HQ
317 East Poe Road
Bowling Green 43402

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green
Compensation: $26.76 - $33.52

Schedule

: Full-time
Work Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

: Highway Maintenance
Technical Skills: CDL, Highway Maintenance, Transportation
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Flexibility, Listening, Teamwork
Agency Overview

Job Description

Highway Technician 5 (HT5), PN 20050902

What You Will Do:

· You will serve the public and work to make the roads in Ohio safer.

· You will act as a lead inspector on complex projects to ensure contractor compliance with State specifications.

· You will perform field tests to ensure quality control.

· You will perform snow & ice operations.

Benefits to you:

· 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.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!

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

Successful completion of all Highway Technician level 1, 2, 3, & 4 courses (i.e., construction/field &/or lab track) & construction experience requirements per the current Highway Technician MOU between ODOT & OCSEA/AFSCME; Certification in ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I, Aggregate Level 1, & Nuclear Gauge; valid driver’s license.

-Or completion of associate core program in construction technology or comparable core program; 18 months experience or training in roadway construction inspection &/or materials testing; Certification in ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I & Aggregate Level 1 & Nuclear Gauge; valid driver’s license.

-Or completion of certification program from National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET); 24 months experience or training in roadway construction inspection &/or materials testing; Certification in ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I & Aggregate Level 1 & Nuclear Gauge; valid driver’s license.

-Or 36 months experience or training in roadway construction inspection &/or materials testing; Certification in ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I & Aggregate Level 1 & Nuclear Gauge; valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Highway Maintenance

Supplemental Information

NOTE: PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE A STRUCTURED INTERVIEW. CANDIDATES’ RESPONSES TO THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AND THE SELECTION DECISION WILL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

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.