Highway Technician Senior - Waverly

Are you a team lead who enjoys motivating others by working alongside them and setting a strong example? If you love guiding a crew, building their confidence, supporting them through hands-on involvement, and you enjoy being out in the field, the Iowa Department of Transportation wants you to join us as a Highway Technician Senior (HTS)! The guidance you provide in this role directly contributes to safer highways and our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation. By leading with our Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception, you’ll help your team grow, thrive, and deliver high-impact work.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with your supervisor to plan, coordinate, and drive team success
• Responding to emergency situations such as accidents or urgent repairs
• Coordinating and/or managing snow operations and operating snow equipment
• Using technology and software to manage daily office tasks and keep workflows moving
• Hosting daily operational meetings and monthly safety huddles with the team
• Assisting with traffic control maintenance activities
• Supporting internal CDL training efforts

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)
• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described (OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test)
• 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
• Residency within 45 minutes driving time of the Waverly Maintenance Garage within five months of employment

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements:

• 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.
• 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 the relevant fields 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.

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance (benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment; 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)

Learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website.