Highway Technician - Le Mars
State of IowaAbout the role
Posting number: 27-00365
Department: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Job classification: Highway Technician
Posting type: Open
Categories: Transportation
Summary
Are you interested in roadway construction and maintenance? The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for individuals who will complete inspections of construction projects and help support the maintenance garages with snow removal efforts as a Highway Technician. Despite working between the two different areas, you will get to be a part of one dedicated team!
Whether you’re working in construction or maintenance, inside an office or outside in the elements, 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
- Operating snow equipment to remove snow, ice and frost from roadways
- Performing routine maintenance and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles
- Repairing and maintaining guardrails, signs, fences, and lighting
To excel in this position, you will need the ability to learn new software, access and utilize multiple applications, and efficiently execute a high volume of typing while using a variety of technical devices and software applications.
As a Highway Technician, your responsibilities help fulfill our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation through your dedication to our Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your teammates.
Residency: Le Mars 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 the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.
As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
- Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed 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 a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
Requirements:
- A CDL permit upon hire.
- Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.
Entry-level driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. The multifaceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.
- A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
- A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test (youtube.com).
- A pre-employment drug screen and will be required to participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.
- May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certi
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