Highway Technician - Coralville
State of IowaAbout the role
Posting number: 27-00404
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 seeking a Highway Technician to inspect construction projects in the summer and assist maintenance garages with snow removal operations in the winter. This position offers you the opportunity to grow and support multiple areas while being a part of one cohesive team working toward the same goal.
From construction zones to maintenance operations, and from office work to outdoor tasks, you’ll contribute to safer roadways 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
Success in this position requires being comfortable using technology and software, switching between multiple applications, and completing high-volume typing tasks across different digital platforms and devices.
The responsibilities of this position 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: Coralville Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from the 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 emergencies 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:
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