{"id":135236,"date":"2020-09-19T06:58:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T11:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=135236"},"modified":"2020-09-19T06:58:42","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T11:58:42","slug":"odot-dist-1-seeks-seasonal-plow-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2020\/09\/19\/odot-dist-1-seeks-seasonal-plow-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"ODOT Dist. 1 seeks seasonal plow drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>VW independent\/submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The days are getting shorter, which means it is time for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to get ready for winter operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout September and October, ODOT Districts 1 and 2 will be holding three hiring events to fill approximately 65 winter seasonal positions available across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ODOT-logo-6-2017.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89572\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The schedule of events is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at ODOT District 2 district garage, 317 E. Poe Road, Bowling Green<ul><li>Applicants will be checked-in in the northwest corner of the parking lot near the gate, and someone will bring them back to the garage when space becomes available<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Tuesday, October 13, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at ODOT District 1 district office,&nbsp;1885 N. McCullough St., Lima<\/li><li>Tuesday, October. 20, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at ODOT District 1 Defiance County maintenance garage, 2340 Baltimore Road, Defiance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plowing snow is the primary job responsibility for winter seasonal positions, but employees may also be asked to perform other operational duties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>District 1 is looking to fill 36 positions in Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties. District 2 maintains Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood, and Williams counties. District 2 seeks drivers for&nbsp;Lucas, Northwood, Ottawa, and Wood county garages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During these winter seasonal hiring events, applicants will undergo a driving record check and take the required physical abilities test prior to being interviewed by a manager for the position. Applicants will be required to wear a face covering during the job fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent; a valid class A or B commercial driver\u2019s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement, without air brake restriction; and three months of training or experience in basic equipment operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The salary is $18.05 per hour. The positions are temporary, and benefits are not provided. Both districts are looking for people who are available to work 40 hours a week from December through March. On-call and part-time options may be available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous experience plowing snow is not necessary. Training is available for applicants who meet the basic requirements. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants planning to attend one of the hiring events are encouraged to apply in advance:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MTUuMjcxMzI3MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vY2FyZWVycy5vaGlvLmdvdi8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.M6MFhVrMFqOGyTaz49HLWlnw7m5nXcSHxc_tPi768tM\/s\/718873375\/br\/84909273556-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">careers.ohio.gov<\/a>&nbsp;and search by organization for &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MTUuMjcxMzI3MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rhc3N0YXRlb2gudGFsZW8ubmV0L2NhcmVlcnNlY3Rpb24vb2hfZXh0L2pvYmRldGFpbC5mdGw_am9iPTIwMDAwM0dKJnR6PUdNVC0wNCUzQTAwJnR6bmFtZT1BbWVyaWNhJTJGTmV3X1lvcmsmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.yej18ElvoDQtNQmZxbNgyyae0atg6fzRFvotjB83oXc\/s\/718873375\/br\/84909273556-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transportation \u2013 District 01<\/a>&#8221; or &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MTUuMjcxMzI3MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rhc3N0YXRlb2gudGFsZW8ubmV0L2NhcmVlcnNlY3Rpb24vb2hfZXh0L2pvYmRldGFpbC5mdGw_am9iPTIwMDAwM0cyJnR6PUdNVC0wNCUzQTAwJnR6bmFtZT1BbWVyaWNhJTJGTmV3X1lvcmsmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.zkhC_8APHHHq2o_PY7ssAvTF9sKpdCHSEeUHiiPZXFI\/s\/718873375\/br\/84909273556-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transportation &#8211; District 02<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VW independent\/submitted information The days are getting shorter, which means it is time for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to get ready for winter operations. Throughout September and October, ODOT Districts 1 and 2 will be holding three hiring events to fill approximately 65 winter seasonal positions available across the region. 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