Highway Technician 5 - Construction, Lorain County, PN 20051988

What You Will DoYou will independently program, install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain complex traffic signals.You will independently program, install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices; cellular modems, wireless radios, fiber optic equipment traffic signals.You will review construction plans to ensure that ITS & signal proposed work complies with Departmental standards.You will act as a lead worker (provides work direction & training) over lower-level Traffic Technicians &/or other employees assigned to work crew in maintenance. Benefits To YouEnjoy 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!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 MaintenanceOrganizationTransportation - District 03Agency Contact Name and InformationD03.Personnel@dot.ohio.govUnposting DateMay 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PMWork LocationDistrict 3 Garage - Lorain CtyPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-OberlinCompensation26.76ScheduleFull-timeWork Hours7:00 am to 3:30 pmClassified IndicatorClassifiedTechnical SkillsCDL, Highway Maintenance, TransportationProfessional SkillsActive Learning, Flexibility, Listening, TeamworkAgency OverviewHighway Technician 5 - Construction, Lorain County, PN 20051988Who We AreThe Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th 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 StatementTo provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.