Soils & Foundation Technician
Marietta, Ohio
FULL_TIME | USD 23.65 HOUR
All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline. 

Organization: Transportation - District 10

Agency Contact Name and Information: Briana Hall, Briana.Hall@dot.ohio.gov

Work Location: 
338 Muskingum Drive
Marietta, Ohio, 45750
United States

Compensation: $23.65

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Transportation

 

What You'll Do

You will travel throughout the State to operate LoDril rig & other heavy equipment. 
Install piling to stabilize terrain & prevent slips.
Excavate & grade ditches.
Performs emergency response & clean up. 

Additional Information

The selection process for this position will include a structured interview.  Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract. 
Must obtain & maintain Class A Commercial driver's license without air brake restriction with tanker endorsement regulated by Section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) during probation period.
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.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works with heavy equipment on a continual basis; loss of fingers & severe back sprains not uncommon; exposed to dust, fumes, mud & all extremes of weather. 


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: 
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operation of heavy earth drilling equipment (e.g., truck mounted earth auger, hollow stem auger, drive rod equipment, high speed wire-line core drill, front end loader, drag line crane, backhoe or earth mover) & related safety practices valid driver's license. 
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: 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.