Auditor Construction Technician - Davenport RCE

State of Iowa • Davenport - 52801 - Scott County, IA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Auditor Construction Technician to support project auditing, compliance reviews, and field inspection activities for District 6. This role ensures construction projects meet required specifications, documentation standards, and federal/state regulations. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. The position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. As an Auditor Construction Technician, you will balance your responsibilities between in office and on the roadway.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and comfort with digital documentation
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and calculate quantities
• Effective communication with contractors, coworkers, and the public
• A CDL permit upon hire.
• Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.
• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• 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.
• Must respond to emergency situations as required.
• Graduation from high school, or G.E.D., and experience equal to three years of full-time work in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing, or the building construction trades; OR qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as a Construction Technician Assistant.
• Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire.
• Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained in order to continue employment.
• If a CDL is not designated, all positions are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operators License.
• In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's 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 pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• Employees must be able to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight during assignments.
• Employees in designated positions must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
• Travel may be required for designated positions in this class.
• Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Entry Level Driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. The multi-faceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction projects for final audits by reviewing contract documents, material certifications, quantities, and pay estimates.
• Track and maintain detailed digital audit records and report progress to supervisors.
• Review contractor payrolls for wage and benefits compliance; verify DBE and Truck Roster requirements; conduct jobsite interviews.
• Perform field inspections, materials sampling, and testing on small to moderately complex projects.
• Support winter operations, including operating snowplows and CDL-required heavy equipment using RWIS, GPS, DTN, and other DOT systems.
• Respond to roadway emergencies and work in varying weather and traffic conditions.

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
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED