Highway Technician - Davenport

State-of-Iow; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

401A plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Technician to inspect construction projects in summer and assist maintenance garages with winter snow removal. Based in Davenport, you’ll contribute to safer roadways as part of a cohesive team.

Responsibilities include routine sampling, inspection, and testing of materials, maintaining construction records, informing contractors of quality issues, operating snow equipment, and performing routine DOT equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus two years of related post-high-school education.
• Experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation, inspection, or field surveying is a plus.
• Ability to switch between multiple applications and perform high-volume typing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects and materials used in highway work.
• Maintain construction records and report quality issues to contractors.
• Operate snow equipment during winter and support maintenance garages.
• Perform routine DOT equipment maintenance and repair guardrails, signs, and lighting.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Construction inspection

Data entry

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of post-secondary coursework (related)

Job description

Are you interested in roadway construction and maintenance? The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician to inspect construction projects in the summer and assist maintenance garages with snow removal operations in the winter. This position offers you the opportunity to grow and support multiple areas while being a part of one cohesive team working toward the same goal.

From construction zones to maintenance operations, and from office work to outdoor tasks, you’ll contribute to safer roadways by:

• Conducting routine sampling, inspection, and testing of materials used in highway construction
• Maintaining construction records
• Informing contractors and project inspectors of construction quality issues and/or non-complying work
• Operating snow equipment to remove snow, ice, and frost from roadways
• Performing routine maintenance and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles
• Repairing and maintaining guardrails, signs, fences, and lighting

Success in this position requires being comfortable using technology and software, switching between multiple applications, and completing high-volume typing tasks across different digital platforms and devices.

The responsibilities of this position help fulfill our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation through your dedication to our Core Values:Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception, alongside your teammates.

Residency:

Davenport 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:

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.

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 www.e‑verify.gov.

1. Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing.
2. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of post‑high‑school education in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing equals one year of full-time experience.
3. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full‑time work as a Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant.

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