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ODOT 2026 Summer Highway Maintenance Worker (HMW1) or Highway Technician (HT1) (Champaign, Clark, Darke, in Troy, Ohio
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[Who We Are:]{.underline}
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th 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.
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To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Job Description
Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy working outdoors?
If yes, we have an opportunity for you!
The Ohio Department of Transportation, District 7, is now accepting applications for Summer Highway Maintenance Workers for the following counties: Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Preble, Miami, Montgomery, Shelby. These are seasonal temporary positions with an anticipated start date of May 4, 2026 and an end date of September 4, 2026. There are multiple positions, your application will be considered for all positions.
2026 Summer Highway Maintenance Worker or Highway Technician (Multiple Counties)
What You Will Do:
- Flag/traffic control for highway maintenance
- Drive pickup truck to set out/pick up signs & follow mowing crew
- Roadside litter pickup, clean &/or wash vehicles & equipment
- Clean/hose down garage areas
- Help with sign repair and sign replacements
- Use weed eater to trim around buildings, fences, etc.
- Help clean up roadsides when work crews are cutting brush/tree trimming
- Answer phone &/or radio when clerk is unavailable
*UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: * May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes & noise; may be exposed to inclement weather; may work weekends.
*Champaign County Garage: *217 S. Edgewood Ave, Urbana, OH 43078
Clark County Garage: 1630 W. First St, Springfield, OH 45504
*Darke County Garage: *5230 Industrial Way, Greenville, OH 45331
Greene County Garage: 81 Innovation Drive, Xenia, OH 45385
*Logan County Garage: *149 Northview Dr, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
*Miami County Garage: *2423 W. St Rt 55, Troy, OH 45373
*Montgomery County Garage: *300 Smith Dr, Englewood, OH 45315
Preble County Garage: 234 Quaker-Trace Rd, West Alexandria, OH 45381
Shelby County Garage: 2190 St Rt 29, Sidney, OH 45365
Benefits to you:
- At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan
- Work/Life balance
- The opportunity to work on an important mission
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{rel="nofollow"}! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of