Highway Technician Senior - Albia Paint Crew
State of IowaAbout the role
Posting number: 27-00237
Department: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Job classification: Highway Technician Senior
Posting type: Open
Categories: Transportation
Summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Our Highway Technician Senior for the Paint Crew plays a vital role in leading daily pavement-marking operations and supporting the team in advancing our mission: Making Lives Better Through Transportation. In this position, you’ll help uphold the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.
This role provides a great blend of leadership and hands-on work. You’ll guide and coordinate the paint crew’s activities while also working alongside your team to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient roadway marking operations.
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 hands-on Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
Location: Albia Maintenance Garage, District 5 Paint Crew- Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from the Albia garage location.
Shift: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. 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.
You’ll lead and support the work of a great team dedicated to improving Iowa roads by:
- Operates the curb-marker and long-line paint truck and performs all pavement-marking duties, including monitoring application controls such as flow meters, timers, counters, and pressure/temperature gauges.
- Maintains and performs daily service on paint equipment, including guns, solenoids, pumps, filters, and paint/bead tanks, ensuring proper function and reliability.
- Performs roadway, roadside, right-of-way, shoulder, bridge, and grading/paving maintenance using appropriate equipment and physical labor.
- Completes routine service and maintenance on DOT vehicles and equipment and uses computers/software to support daily tasks.
- Responds to roadway emergencies and applies Traffic Control Standards to provide safe guidance for motorists.
- Works in adverse weather conditions and operates snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations.
- May obtain pesticide/herbicide or other certifications required for maintenance or construction inspection.
Special 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 multi-
faceted 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 require ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
- Positions require certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as 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
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