Technical Assistant, Administrative​/Clerical

Technical Assistant

The Ohio Turnpike is seeking a Technical Assistant to work in our Engineering/Maintenance Department. If you want to accelerate your career growth, you need to stop thinking about today. Instead, think year one and beyond. Bring your talents and goals to one of Northern Ohio's vital resources and join the future of transportation. If you are interested, here's what we can offer you:

• Salary ranges from $61,256.52 - $75,678.72 annually
• Excellent pension, and health care benefits
• Paid leave and holidays
• Growth and advancement
• Educational assistance and reimbursement

The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Duties

• Develop and prepare requisitions and specifications for the ordering of materials, equipment and supplies related to infrastructure maintenance.
• Review and evaluate bids, proposed products, and invoices.
• Update electronic entries in business application and associated software.
• Research and compile technical information from various sources.
• Review data for technical accuracy.
• Generate draft correspondence and perform various administrative work and related activities of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors, contractors, field staff, and general public.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Engineer.

• Ability to learn Commission purchasing, requisition, and receiving policies and procedures.
• Skill and knowledge in the use of a computer, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions.
• Ability to write and edit reports, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Ability to answer detailed internal and external inquiries.
• Ability to learn a business application system and associated software.
• Handle sensitive inquiries from vendors, contractors, officials, customers and the general public.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions.
• Gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year prior experience or training in a comparable technical field.
• Must possess proficiency in the use of computer equipment and programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver's license.

• May be exposed to dirt, grease, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises when working in the field.
• Some travel throughout the distance of the Ohio Turnpike may be required for the completion of above duties.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.