Highway Technician Associate - Altoona

State of Iowa • Altoona - 50009 - Polk County, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Technician Associate performs hands-on outdoor highway maintenance work for the Iowa Department of Transportation, contributing to roadway safety and the department’s mission and core values. Work is often performed roadside and includes maintaining roadways, infrastructure, vegetation, and DOT equipment. The position is based at the Altoona Maintenance Garage. Within five months, employees must reside within 45 minutes’ driving time of the assigned work location under normal conditions.

The regular shift is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, though 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. Entry-level driver training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT.

Requirements

• Have a CDL permit upon hire.
• Obtain a Class A CDL and required endorsements/restrictions within five months of the hire date.
• Pass a 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.
• Meet at least one minimum qualification: graduate from high school or have a GED or equivalent; or have 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 highway maintenance or equipment operation work.

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, and control weeds and other vegetation, including spraying.
• Perform routine maintenance and service DOT equipment and vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• 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, including biweekly vacation accrual, separate sick leave, yearly rollover of accruals, 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.

What This Job Offers

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