Highway Technician Associate - Oskaloosa

About the role

The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks individuals who are passionate about safety and dedicated to contributing to the mission of making lives better through transportation. As a Highway Technician Associate, you will play a crucial role in maintaining Iowa's roadways and ensuring the safety of all travelers.

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
• Spraying vegetation control
• Performing routine maintenance and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles

Requirements

• CDL permit upon hire
• Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date
• Training available through the Iowa DOT for obtaining a CDL
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described
• A 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

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation

Skills

Strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency with DOT equipment and vehicles is also required.

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, and costs can be reviewed here. Professional growth and development opportunities, paid time off, and optional retirement packages are also provided.

Pay

Details on pay and benefits are available on the State of Iowa Employee Benefits website.

Schedule

Shift: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Hours may vary, and the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergencies and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit the Iowa Department of Transportation's careers page. For more information about the job, contact the AA/EEO Officer at aa-eeo@iowadot.us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Iowa Department of Transportation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. The department complies with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.