ODOT Summer Work

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2020 ODOT Summer Work Opportunities

Job Duties

Are you a Student looking for a Summer Job before heading off to College?

Do you enjoy working outdoors?
 
If yes, we have an opportunity for you!
 

With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.

Become a Summer Transportation Seasonal Help (TSH) at ODOT District 9 & take part in our mission!

The Ohio Department of Transportation, District Nine, is now accepting applications for our Summer Transportation Seasonal Help (TSH) Program for the following counties: Adams, Brown, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross & Scioto. This is a temporary seasonal program for 40 hours per week not to exceed 560 total hours. There are multiple positions, your application will be considered for all positions.

Job Duties:

• Flagging/traffic control for highway maintenance crew
• Driving pickup truck to set out/pick up signs & follow mowing crew
• Roadside litter pickup, Clean &/or wash vehicles & equipment
• Cleaning/hosing down garage areas
• Using weed eater to trim around building, fences, etc.,
• Help clean up roadsides when work crews are cutting brush/tree trimming
• Answer phone &/or radio when clerk is unavailable

Rates of pay per hour:

1st Year as TSH = $10.00/hour
2nd Year as TSH = $11.00/hour
3rd & following years as TSH = $12.00/hour

Qualifications

Must be 18 years old or a high school graduate who has attained the age of 17 years. Requires valid Driver's License.Works outside exposed to weather (e.g., including rain, lightening, humidity & hot temperatures in summer time) & on-going traffic; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; exposed to unpleasant surroundings to include dead animals, ditches with water & sewage, loud noise from equipment & traffic, confined work area while driving truck during regular shift, exposed to insects such as bees, mosquitoes, flies & spiders; exposed to rodents to include mice & rats; exposed to stray dogs, dirt, dust, fumes, poison ivy/sumac & pollen.

Applicants must apply online at careers.ohio.gov to be considered for positions.  

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

If operating state owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license.

These positions are overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

Temporary/Seasonal appointments are unclassified pursuant to O.R.C. 124.30 (B).

 Background Check Information 

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

 

 If interested, please visit this link: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en#

 

Jackson County Garage 2251 Rice Road Jackson, OH

Upcoming College Visitations

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 2019-2020 Upcoming College Visitations

Seniors may sign up in the guidance office to attend the college visitation meetings where they may speak with college representatives. Students are responsible for any missed assignments or work that may occur due to attending the college meetings.

• No visits are currently scheduled.
  

(More colleges and dates will be added when they become available.) 

Scholarship Info Binder & Tracker

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Scholarship Information Collection Binder & Tracker

This is a very useful tool to download to assist you in applying for scholarships and awards during your senior year! 

To download the Scholarship Information Collection Binder & Tracker, please click here. 

(A very special thanks to Tammy Roush, OHHS Interactive Media & Information Technology Teacher for sharing this helpful tool.)

Music & Audio Production

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2018 Music & Audio Production 

Accelerated Certificate Training in Music Recording & Audio Production

at the Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio

Students interested in pursuing a career in the Music Recording & Audio Production Industry should check out this website:  http://recordingworkshop.com/

A link to a small printable brochure to view:  http://recordingworkshop.com/resources/Catalog-2018.01.pdf

A link to a small printable poster to view: http://recordingworkshop.com/resources/School-Poster-2018.pdf

Crisis Text Line in Ohio

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Crisis Text Line in Ohio

Text "4HOPE" to 741 741

"Supporting Ohioans in stressful times."

Key Message: Any person may need help in coping with a stressful situation. Reach out by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure and confidential.

Who Can Use Crisis Text Line?  Anyone should feel free to text "4hope" to 741 741 for help. It serves all ages.

For more information, please go to http://mha.ohio.gov/Portals/0/assets/Prevention/Suicide/CTL-fact-sheet.pdf

OEA Higher Education Benefit

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The OEA Higher Education Benefit

Through the OEA (Ohio Education Association) members of the OEA and their family members can now earn an associate degree completely online - for FREE!

Go to:  https://freecollege.ohea.org/