Highway Technician Senior - Ottumwa Bridge Crew

About the role

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician Senior to join our Bridge Crew. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining and repairing Iowa's bridges, ensuring safety for all travelers.

Responsibilities

• Assess bridge conditions and make on-site decisions.
• Coordinate field work and guide the team.
• Follow traffic control standards to keep crews and motorists safe.
• Train local maintenance staff involved in bridge repairs.
• Track bridge damage and follow-up repairs.
• Complete routine maintenance on DOT vehicles and equipment.
• Support roadway and right-of-way maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with snow and ice removal.
• Use basic computer programs to complete daily tasks.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Requirements

• A valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire.
• Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.
• Entry-level driver training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions.
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• Completion of a comprehensive bridge inspection course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or ability to learn bridge terminology/design characteristics and maintenance/repair procedures and techniques.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch as a Highway Technician or Construction Technician.
• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing.

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.

Schedule

Shift: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Hours may vary and subject to call 24 hours a day during emergency and / or weather conditions; occasional overnight travel.

Pay

Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.