Highway Technician Senior - Chariton RCE

State of Iowa • Chariton - 50049 - Lucas County, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Technician Senior for its Chariton Resident Construction Engineer Office. The position inspects, samples, tests, and digitally documents construction projects throughout the year to help ensure work meets project requirements and Iowa roadways remain safe. The technician works both in the field and in the office and coordinates with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public. The role involves substantial computer use and requires high proficiency in typing and digital data entry. It also supports winter operations by operating snow and ice removal equipment. The regular schedule is 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, though hours may vary. The position may require being on call around the clock during emergencies or weather conditions, overnight travel, and work periods of up to 16 consecutive hours.

Requirements

• Meet at least one minimum qualification route: high school graduation, GED, or equivalency plus four years of full-time experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, engineering survey field work, or materials inspection and testing; a combined total of four years of qualifying education and/or full-time experience, with 30 semester hours of relevant post-high-school education counting as one year of experience; 18 months of current, continuous full-time state executive branch experience as a Highway Technician or Construction Technician; or 24 months of current, continuous full-time state executive branch experience as a Highway Technician Associate.
• Possess a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire.
• Obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements and applicable restrictions within five months following hire, and maintain it.
• Pass a successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
• Complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical verifying the ability to perform the job duties.
• Maintain high proficiency in typing and digital data entry.
• Be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
• Arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
• Respond to emergency situations as required.
• Be able to work variable hours and be on call during emergency or weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sample, test, and digitally document construction projects.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Act as a liaison among Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public.
• Maintain detailed project records, including vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports.
• Perform mathematical calculations to verify compliance.
• Assist the Maintenance Bureau by operating snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations.
• Respond to emergency situations as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending benefits
• Life insurance
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Paid vacation, separate sick leave, 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

What This Job Offers

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