Highway Technician - Davenport

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a Highway Technician to inspect and support roadway construction and maintenance in Davenport. The role includes frequent fieldwork, recording test data, and coordinating with contractors to ensure quality and safety.

The position requires a CDL within five months, residency near the Davenport Maintenance Garage, and a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM weekday schedule with on-call duties and possible overnight travel. Training and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering surveying, or materials testing.
• Two years of post-high-school education (30 semester hours) counts as one year of full-time experience in related fields.
• Current continuous state executive branch experience with eighteen months as Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects and maintain construction records.
• Inform contractors and project inspectors of quality issues and non-complying work.
• Operate snow removal equipment during winter.
• Repair and maintain DOT equipment, guardrails, signs, fences, and lighting.
• Contribute to safer roadways through field and office tasks as needed.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation

Construction inspection

Field surveying

Materials testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 semester hours of related study

Job description

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 and Shift

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.

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.
• 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 .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.