3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate - Coralville

State of Iowa • Coralville - 52241 - Johnson County, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Technician Associate performs hands-on highway maintenance work, often along roadsides, to support the Iowa Department of Transportation’s mission of making lives better through transportation. The role includes maintaining roadways and related infrastructure, supporting traffic control, removing snow and debris, managing roadside vegetation, and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles. This third-shift position is based at the Coralville Maintenance Garage and runs Sunday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Hours may vary, the employee may be on call 24 hours a day during emergencies or weather conditions, and some overnight travel may be required. Employees must live within 45 minutes’ driving time of the assigned work location within five months. The position includes a $1.00-per-hour shift differential in addition to the starting wage of $24.48 per hour.

The State of Iowa offers a benefits package that includes insurance, paid time off, retirement options, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional growth and development. New hires must hold a CDL permit upon hire and obtain a Class A CDL with required endorsements and restrictions within five months. Entry-level driver training is available through the Iowa DOT. Other conditions include a successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query, a pre-employment physical and drug screen, and participation in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing. Pesticide, herbicide, or other certifications may be required as needed.

Requirements

• A CDL permit upon hire.
• Obtain a Class A CDL with required endorsements and restrictions within five months after hire.
• Successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• Pass a pre-employment physical verifying the ability to perform the described duties.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• May be required to obtain pesticide or herbicide certifications, or other certifications as needed.
• Meet at least one minimum qualification: high school graduation, GED, or equivalent; or a total of four years of education and/or full-time experience, with one year of high school education equivalent to one year of full-time work in highway maintenance or equipment operation.
• Reside within 45 minutes’ driving time, under normal conditions, of the assigned work location within five months.

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 and cut brush, control weeds and vegetation, and spray.
• Perform routine maintenance and service DOT equipment and vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package, including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits begin the first month following 30 days of employment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off, including vacation, separate sick leave, rollover of accruals yearly, and 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 from a variety of vendors, covering vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling, legal, and financial services.

What This Job Offers

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