Highway Technician - State of Iowa, IA

The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for individuals who are interested in both the construction and maintenance areas! When you step into the role of Highway Technician, your days will be spent outside conducting a variety of tasks to make Iowa roadways safer while fulfilling our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your teammates. During the warm months, you will spend most of your time completing inspections of construction projects; and in the cold months, you will help support the maintenance garages with snow removal efforts. Despite working between the two different areas, you will get to be a part of one dedicated team!

While a CDL permit is required upon hire, you must have your Class A and endorsements / restrictions CDL within 5 months following your appointment. CDL Training for Iowa DOT employees is provided!! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess a Class A and endorsements / restrictions CDL for positions that require it. Those eligible will receive both hands-on Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
 
Location:Coralville Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned work location.
 
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary and are subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and / or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.
  
 Whether you’re working in construction or maintenance, you’ll keep the roads safe by:
  - conducting routine sampling, inspection, and testing of materials used in highway construction
  - maintaining construction records
  - informing contractors and project inspectors of construction quality issues and/or non-complying work 
  - performing routine maintenance and service of DOT equipment and vehicles
  - using DOT technical devices and software applications
  - operating snow equipment
 
To excel in this position, you will need the ability to learn new software, access and utilize multiple applications, and efficiently produce high volumes of typing. 
 
Requirements:
 - Obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed
 
While you keep our roadways safe, we want to share what we offer YOU as a State of Iowa employee:
 - Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
 - Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
 - Opportunities for professional growth and development.
 - Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
 - Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
 - Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
 - Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
 
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
 
Do you like variety in the work you perform? You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!

 If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us

Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.