Highway Technician Associate - Washington

About the role

The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks individuals who are passionate about safety and ready to contribute to their mission of making lives better through transportation. As a Highway Technician Associate, you will play a crucial role in maintaining Iowa's roadways and supporting the department's core values.

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 for routine maintenance and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles

Requirements

• A CDL permit upon hire
• Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date
• Entry-level driver training available upon hire through the Iowa DOT
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described
• A pre-employment drug screen and ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program
• 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, where one year of high school education equals one year of full-time work in highway maintenance or equipment operation

Skills

While not specified, candidates should possess strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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. 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).

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. 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.