3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate - Coralville

State-of-Iow; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

IPERS retirement

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a 3rd shift Highway Technician Associate to support roadside maintenance and safety operations. You will contribute to keeping Iowa roadways safe, perform routine vehicle maintenance, and obey safety and DOT guidelines.

Expect a Sunday–Friday 10:00 PM–6:30 AM schedule with a $1 shift differential. Residency within 45 minutes is required within five months, with strong benefits and opportunities for growth within the department.

Qualifications

• CDL permit upon hire.
• Class A endorsements within 5 months.
• Entry-level driver training provided upon hire.
• Successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• Pre-employment physical and ongoing drug/alcohol testing.
• May require pesticide/herbicide certifications.

Responsibilities

• Patching roadway and repairing 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, brush control and vegetation management; spraying.
• Performing routine maintenance of DOT equipment and vehicles.

Skills

CDL permit

Class A endorsements

Entry-level driver training

DOT Clearinghouse

Pre-employment physical

Drug screening

Pesticide certifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If a variety of hands-on, outdoor work excites you, and safety guides you, start your career with the Iowa Department of Transportation. As a 3rd shift Highway Technician Associate, you will help contribute to our mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation and our core values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. You'll build skills and have opportunities to advance across the department, all while making a daily impact for Iowans.

This 3rd shift position runs Sunday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, to promote a safer work environment due to lower traffic volume. Due to this unique schedule, a $1.00 shift differential is included in addition to the starting wage of $24.48 an hour.

As a Highway Technician Associate, your day-to-day work will often be on the roadside and include:

• 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, and spraying
• Performing routine maintenance and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles

Residency: Coralville Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location.

Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday 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.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following 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).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

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 is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. The multifaceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.

• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test (youtube.com)
• A pre-employment drug screen and will be required to participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.

Help make Iowa roadways safe for you, your family, and your friends.

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email at [e-mail].

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit http://www.e-verify.gov.

1. Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
2. 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.