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LOOKING FOR A CAREER? �THINK ODOT!

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WE ARE ODOT

ODOT: A Great Place to Work... - YouTube

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ABOUT US

  • Central Office​

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  • 12 District ​Offices​

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  • 5,100 Employees​

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  • 88 County Garages​

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MISSION

  • With a mission to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

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  • Supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide.

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  • Regional district offices and Central Office divisions work together to fulfill the department's mission of providing safe and easy movement of people and goods from place to place.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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All ODOT Jobs require: �

  • Valid Driver License
  • Drug Screen
  • Background Check:
    • Convictions cannot include Vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, or vehicular assault
    • OVI, DUI, or Physical Control while Intoxicated within the past three years or two within the past five years
    • Eight or more points within the past 3 years
    • A combination of four or more moving violations, convictions for a seat belt violation, and/or driving under a suspended license within the past 3 years.

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ODOT BENEFITS

It’s More Than Just A Paycheck

11 Vacation Days (per year) – increase with service years

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Health Insurance

11 Paid Holidays (per year)

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FREE Dental & Vision after 1 year

10 Sick Days (per year)

FREE Group Life Insurance after 1 year

4 Personal Days (per year)

Employee Assistance Program

Compensatory Time

Pension (24% total per paycheck)

Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Forgiveness

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Professional Development

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Opportunity to get paid for unused leave

CDL Training

Step 2 (raise) after 6 months employment

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

JOB DUTIES:

  • Reads technology manuals and documents; follows established methods and procedures.

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  • Provides support & service to information system users.

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  • Performs routine analysis to resolve problems on computer or telecommunication network for applications running in stand alone, client/server, web-based, and/or networked environments

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  • Installation & monitoring support

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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REQUIREMENTS�

  • 2 courses in computer science or information systems.

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  • 6 months combined work experience in computers &/or electronics and/or in telecommunications
    • performing routine analysis, programming, installation, maintenance and/or systems support, hardware /software & providing customer support.

Longevity Pay after 5 years​�($0.52 - $2.27/hour)​

Union Raises​

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STARTING PAY

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  • IT Tech 1: $24.66/Hour

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  • IT Tech 2: $29.23/Hour

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  • IT Tech 3: $32.08/Hour

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AUTO MECHANICS & TECHS​

JOB DUTIES

AUTO MECHANICS

  • Dispenses gasoline, issues oil, anti-freeze &/or other fluids
  • Checks oil, fan belts, hoses, fluid levels &/or batteries
  • Cleans & maintains gas pumps & pumping area
  • Assists mechanics in performing routine maintenance of vehicles & equipment

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AUTO TECHNICIANS

  • Performs major overhauls of gasoline &/or diesel engines
  • Repairs most difficult & complex automotive problems
    • Replacement or repair of pistons, rings, crank shafts, medium & heavy-duty automatic transmissions; single & twin counter shaft manual transmissions)

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AUTO MECHANICS

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AUTO MECHANICS

Requirements:​

  • ODOT Mechanic Trainee

6 months training or 6 months experience in auto mechanics/repair

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  • ODOT Mechanic

24 months experience in auto mechanics/repair

Or 12 months experience as ODOT Mechanic Trainee

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  • ODOT Master Mechanic

48 months experience in auto mechanics/repair

Or 24 months experience as ODOT Mechanic

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AUTO TECHNICIAN 2

Meet Auto Technician and Problem Solver Luke Rohrs!

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AUTO MECHANICS

STARTING PAY

  • ODOT Mechanic Trainee �$19.95/Hour​�
  • ODOT Mechanic �$23.79/Hour�
  • ODOT Master Mechanic

$25.61/Hour

Additional Benefits:​

  • Longevity Pay after 5 years​�($0.52 - $2.27/hour)​
  • Union Raises​

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    • $950 Annual Tool Allowance​
    • $150 Annual Uniform Allowance​
    • $125 Annual Boot Allowance​

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MAINTENANCE REPAIR

JOB DUTIES

  • First Level: perform unskilled & semi-skilled maintenance repair.

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  • Middle level: perform semi-skilled & skilled maintenance repair.

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  • Highest level: act as lead workers over lower-level maintenance repair workers

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    • Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler repairing; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning & balancing new equipment; & repairing buildings/floors

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3 mos. Training or 3 mos. Experience in maintenance repair work
    • Basic electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repair & use of associated hand & power tools & equipment

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MAINTENANCE/FACILITIES

STARTING PAY�

  • MAINTENANCE REPAIR 1:
  • $19.30/Hour

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  • MAINTENANCE REPAIR 2:
  • $19.95/Hour

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  • MAINTENANCE REPAIR 3:
  • $21.63/Hour

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Longevity Pay after 5 years​�($0.52 - $2.27/hour)​

Union Raises​

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FACILITIES

JOB DUTIES:

  • Facilities 1: Performs basic preventative maintenance, repairs & installations of electrical wiring systems, fixtures & controls, plumbing systems, HVAC & mechanical equipment & structural systems.

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  • Facilities 2 : Complete advanced preventative maintenance, repairs & installations of electrical wiring systems, fixtures & controls, plumbing systems, HVAC & mechanical equipment & structural systems.

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  • Facilities 3 : Serve as lead worker over lower-level facility maintenance specialists & other assigned maintenance staff

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FACILITIES

Working in Facilities at ODOT

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FACILITIES

STARTING PAY

  • Facilities Maintenance Specialist 1:
  • $21.63/Hour

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  • FMS 2:
  • $23.79/Hour

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  • FMS 3:
  • $27.96/Hour

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Longevity Pay after 5 years​�($0.52 - $2.27/hour)​

Union Raises​

REQUIREMENTS:​

  • Successful completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology or comparable training program;
  • 1 yr. exp. in construction/building maintenance that included carpentry, electrical, plumbing & HVAC.

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TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECH

JOB DUTIES:

  • Tech 1: Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, & repairs on basic traffic signals

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  • Tech 2 : Fabricating, programming, troubleshooting, & repairs on more complex traffic signal/ITS & highway lighting equipment & components.

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  • Tech 3 : Independently program, install, troubleshoot, repair & maintain wireless radio systems, networking equipment, fiber optic communication, complex traffic signal devices & systems

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TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHS

Requirements:

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  • 12 mos. electrical training &/or exp. to include troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits (operation of a multi-meter, wire splicing)

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  • Valid driver’s license required

STARTING PAY

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  • Traffic Signal Tech 1: $22.25/Hour

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  • Traffic Signal Tech 2: $25.61/Hour

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  • Intelligent Transportation System Specialist: $27.96/Hour

Longevity Pay after 5 years​�($0.52 - $2.27/hour)​

Union Raises​

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER – FULL TIME

Start Your Career as an ODOT Maintenance Worker - YouTube

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER (SEASONAL)

  • Work with our employees, flag traffic, drive pickups, learn about ODOT, earn some summer cash!​

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  • Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.​

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  • Up to 1,000 hours​ - Starting Pay $19.95​

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  • No Weekends. No evenings. No holidays!​

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SUMMER LABORER (SEASONAL)

  • Work with our employees, flag traffic, drive pickups, learn about ODOT, earn some summer cash!​

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  • Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.​

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  • $18.06/hour

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HIGHWAY TECHNICIANS (FT & SEASONAL)​

Highway Technician Series

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    • Operate Equipment
      • Dump trucks, graders, mowers, loaders, excavators, milling machine, pavers, etc.

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    • Snow and Ice removal

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    • Perform emergency response, clean-up, and traffic control

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    • Train for advancement
      • Specialized work
      • Construction

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HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN 1

Highway Maintenance Careers - Austin - YouTube

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HIGHWAY TECHNICIANS (FT & SEASONAL)​

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STARTING PAY

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  • HT 1: $20.71/Hour

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  • HT 5 25.61/Hour

Longevity Pay after 5 years​�($0.52 - $2.27/hour)​

Union Raises​

Requirements:​

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  • CDL A or B without Air Brake Restriction and with Tanker Endorsement ​

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  • 3 months training or 3 months experience in operation of basic equipment​

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HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN 3

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TRANSPORTATION MANAGER 1

Meet Transportation Manager Allie Brown! - YouTube

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ENGINEERING AT ODOT​ - 3 MAJOR TYPES

  • Graduate from ABET accredited school​
  • Take Fundamentals of engineering test (FE)​
  • Work for 4 years​
  • Take Professional Engineer’s Test (PE)​

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ODOT employs about 5,100 professionals.​

                  10% are engineers ​

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ODOT employs about 5,100 professionals. ​

10% are Engineers  ​

PLANNING

DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION

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CIVIL ENGINEERING ABET ACCREDITED SCHOOLS IN OHIO​

CIVIL ENGINEERING ABET ACCREDITED SCHOOLS IN OHIO​

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Case Western Reserve

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University of Toledo

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Cleveland State

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University of Cincinnati

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Ohio Northern

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University of Dayton

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Ohio State

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Youngstown State

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University of Akron

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Cedarville University

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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER 1

Meet Transportation Engineer Kylie Schnipke! - YouTube

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WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER MAKE?​

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STARTING PAY

  • TCE 1: $29.23/Hour

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  • TE 2: $32.08/Hour

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  • TE 5: $45.45/Hour

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Engineers at ODOT can earn over $100,000 annually!​

**raise after 6 months, plus annual cost of living raise, and annual union raise**

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TYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AT ODOT​

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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER 2

Meet Transportation Engineer Reggie Mcadams! - YouTube

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HIGHWAY INSPECTOR

A Career in Highway Inspection - YouTube

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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The Loop 01.31.25

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SURVEYING

  • Do you like to work outside and inside with computers?​

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  • Are you good at math, especially algebra, geometry and trigonometry?​

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  • Do you like solving mysteries and puzzles?​

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  • Do you like to collect your own spatial data and make maps?​

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SURVEYING

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SURVEYING

Starting Pay:

  • $26.72/hour

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Requirements:​

  • Accepted to take/pass Fundamental of Surveying examination (F.S) by Ohio Board; OR Bachelor’s degree

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  • In High School – take courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, drafting, CAD, geography and computer science.​​

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SURVEYING COLLEGES

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OTHER ODOT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Finance

Surveying

Human Resources

Public Relations

Environmental Services

Finance

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JOB SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES​

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ODOT AND TECHNOLOGY

Using Drones for bridge inspection, survey and reviewing projects

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Free online Unmanned Aircraft Systems knowledge courses provided by ODOT online!

ltap@dot.ohio.gov 

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COLLEGE INTERNS​

  • Opportunities for PAID internships.  Get college credit!​
  • Engineering, IT, HR, Communications, and more
  • Internships posted every Feb/Mar​�​�​�​�

Student Rank

Rate of Pay

Freshman and Sophomore Students

$19.50 per hour

Junior and Senior Students

$20.00 per hour

Graduate Students

$24.00 per hour

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TRIVIA

Ohio is the ___ largest Interstate system, with more than 8,000 lane miles.�

  • 3rd
  • 5th
  • 1st
  • 2nd

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TRIVIA

Ohio has enough interstate to travel from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. about ___ times. 

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  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 5
  4. 4

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TRIVIA

Ohio is centrally located within a day's drive of more than ___% of the US and Canadian populations.

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  1. 30%
  2. 60%
  3. 25%
  4. 55%

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TRIVIA

Ohio has the nation’s ___ largest total number of bridges: 27,003:

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  • 3rd
  • 5th
  • 1st
  • 2nd

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District 10 maintains over _____ bridges throughout its nine-county region.

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  1. 1,200
  2. 575
  3. 1,362
  4. 890

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FIND OUT ABOUT ODOT JOBS!​

www.careers.ohio.gov​

Mikayla.Blackstone@dot.ohio.gov

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TRIVIA

District 10 maintains over _____ lane miles of interstate, federal, and state highways:�

  1. 3,450
  2. 4,000
  3. 2,675
  4. 5, 280

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