Highway Technician Associate - Des Moines North
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Technician Associate for its Des Moines North Maintenance Garage. The role involves hands-on outdoor highway maintenance work, often along roadsides, in support of the department’s mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation and its core values of safety, people, customer focus, servant leadership, and integrity. Employees will build skills and may have opportunities to advance within the department. The work schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, although hours may vary. The position may require being on call 24 hours a day during emergencies or weather conditions, and some overnight travel may be required. Within five months, employees must reside within 45 minutes’ driving time under normal conditions from their assigned work location. The State of Iowa offers a competitive pay and benefits package, professional development opportunities, paid time off, and retirement plans. Candidates must obtain a CDL permit upon hire and a Class A CDL with applicable endorsements and restrictions within five months of hire. Entry-level driver training is available through the Iowa DOT.
Requirements
- Obtain a CDL permit upon hire.
- Obtain a Class A CDL and applicable endorsements and restrictions within five months following the hire date.
- Pass a successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
- Pass a pre-employment physical verifying the ability to perform the described duties.
- Complete a pre-employment drug screen and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.
- Meet at least one minimum qualification: high school graduation, GED, or equivalency; or a total of four years of education and/or full-time experience, with one year of high school education equaling one year of full-time highway maintenance or equipment operation work.
- Within five months, reside within 45 minutes’ driving time under normal conditions of the assigned work location.
Nice To Haves
- May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.
Responsibilities
- Patch roadways.
- Repair and maintain guardrails, signs, fences, lighting, culverts, and waterways.
- Participate in traffic control for maintenance activities.
- Pick up and dispose of litter and debris.
- Operate snow equipment to remove snow, ice, and frost from roadways.
- Mow, cut brush, control weeds and vegetation, and spray.
- Perform routine maintenance and service DOT equipment and vehicles.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending
- Life insurance
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Paid vacation
- Separate sick leave
- Nine paid holidays per year
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match
- Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
