Highway Technician Senior - Denison

State of Iowa • Denison - 51442 - Crawford County, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for someone to join their team as a Highway Technician Senior (HTS). This role involves leading a team and working alongside them on various tasks. The position is crucial for making Iowa highways safer and fulfilling the mission of making lives better through transportation. The role emphasizes fostering growth and supporting the team by leading with 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 Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 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, and experience equal to four years of fulltime work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing.
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described above), where thirty semester hours of post-high school education in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Highway Technician or Construction Technician.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire.
• Obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A and endorsements/restrictions) within 5 months following hire date.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.
• May be required to obtain and maintain 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.
• May be required to attend a comprehensive bridge inspection course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Responsibilities

• Working with the supervisor and coordinating work for the team
• Responding to emergency situations such as accident or emergency repair
• Coordinating and/or managing snow operations and operating snow equipment
• Performing basic office administration via technical devices and software
• Hosting daily operational meetings and monthly safety huddles with the team
• Assisting with traffic control maintenance activities
• Supporting internal CDL training efforts
• Leading the team and mentoring others
• Working alongside the team on assigned tasks

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED