Highway Technician: Roadway Inspector & Maintenance Pro

State-of-Iow; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician to perform inspections of construction projects and support the maintenance garages with snow removal, operating between field and office.

Responsibilities include routine sampling and testing, maintaining records, and communicating quality issues to contractors. Residency within 45 minutes of Le Mars Maintenance Garage is required within five months, with a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift and on-call during emergencies.

Qualifications

• CDL permit upon hire.
• Class A and endorsements within 5 months following hire date.
• Pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug screen; random testing thereafter.
• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician to perform inspections of construction projects and support the maintenance garages with snow removal, operating between field and office.

Responsibilities include routine sampling and testing, maintaining records, and communicating quality issues to contractors. Residency within 45 minutes of Le Mars Maintenance Garage is required within five months, with a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift and on-call during emergencies.