Highway Technician Associate
Highway Technician Associate
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$ 46800 - 58988
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Job Description
Job Description
Do you love the outdoors no matter the weather The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for individuals who are passionate about Iowa roadways! As a Highway Technician Associate youll spend your days doing a variety of tasks to make Iowa highways and interstates safer while fulfilling ourMission Making Lives Better Through Transportation.Everything you do will in this role will help contribute to the Iowa Department of Transportations Core Values: Safety First People Matter Customer Focused Servant Leadership and Integrity Without Exception alongside your teammates.One day might be repairing pavement the next might be installing signs or be out plowing snow. No two days are exactly alike!
While a CDL permit is required upon hire you must have Class A and endorsements / restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.CDL Training for Iowa Department of Transportation employees is provided! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess Class A and endorsements / restrictions on your CDL for positions that require it.Those eligible will receive both handson BehindtheWheel Range and Road training with webbased Theory training to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
Location:Newton 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.
No matter the weather condition youll keep the roads safe by:
mowing / cutting brush
disposing of litter and debris
repairing roadside waterways
operating snow equipment
grading / paving projects
assisting paint / bridge crews
participating in traffic control for Maintenance activities
performing routine maintenance and service of DOT equipment and vehicles
using DOT technical devices and software applications
completing other duties as assigned
Requirements:
May be required to 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. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be foundhere.
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 a 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 theState of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
Help make Iowa roadways safe for you and your family. You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa Apply now!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening interviewing preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the selection process please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at:
Reasonable accommodation includes an interpreter translator written materials modified equipment/devices ADA access etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from high school GED or equivalency.
- A total of four years of education and/or fulltime experience where one year of high school education equals one year of fulltime work in highway maintenance or equipment operation.
For additional information please click on this link to view the job description.Additional Qualification Requirements
- Positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learners Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority a valid Commercial Drivers License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
- In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382 this job requires a preemployment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employers random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.
- Prior to starting employment all persons are required to have a post offer preemployment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
- Within a period of time after hire as determined by the appointing authority employees in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
- Positions require certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportations Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as required.
- Travel including overnight travel may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
- Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority employees in designated positions are required to reside within a defined driving time during normal conditions from the assigned work location.
- Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.
- Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
