Highway Technician Associate - Ottumwa

State of Iowa • Ottumwa - 52501 - Wapello County, IA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa DOT is seeking a Highway Technician Associate to join their team in Ottumwa. This role offers variety in day-to-day activities, with work often performed on the roadside. The position contributes to the mission of "Making Lives Better Through Transportation" and upholds the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. Employees are required to reside within a 45-minute driving time of their assigned work location within five months of hire. The shift is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with potential for varied hours and on-call duties during emergencies or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, OR a total of four years of education and/or full-time experience, where one year of high school education equals one year of full-time work in highway maintenance or equipment operation.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire.
• Obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority.
• Successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• Pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• Pre-employment drug screen and ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.
• Ability to work up to 16 consecutive hours.

Nice To Haves

• Entry Level Driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT.
• May be required to obtain Herbicide Applicator certification from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Patching roadway
• Repairing and maintaining guardrails, signs, fences, lighting, culverts, and waterways
• Participating in traffic control for maintenance activities
• Picking up and disposing of litter and debris
• Operating snow equipment to remove snow, ice and frost from roadways
• Mowing, cutting brush, weed and vegetation control and spraying

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
• 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