Highway Technician Senior - Chariton RCE

State of Iowa; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

IPERS retirement

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of Iowa is seeking a Highway Technician Senior in the Construction Office to inspect, sample, test, and digitally document highway projects year-round. You will ensure work aligns with plans, specifications and contracts while coordinating with DOT staff, officials, contractors, and the public.

The role requires strong data entry skills and relevant certifications. Typical shift is 7:45 AM–4:30 PM with on-call duties and possible overnight travel; comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalent with highway-related work experience.
• Experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection/testing.
• Post-high-school education can substitute for experience per the listed rules.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is completed per plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Liaise with Iowa DOT staff, officials, contractors, and the public.
• Maintain detailed project records, vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports.
• Operate snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation

Construction inspection

Engineering survey

Materials testing

Education

High school diploma

Post-high-school coursework (30 semester hours = 1 year)

Job description

Do you enjoy working directly with contractors to verify project accuracy and ensure Iowa roadways are safe? If yes, you would be a great fit for a Highway Technician Senior in our Construction office position at the Iowa Department of Transportation! In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, sampling, testing, and digitally documenting construction projects year-round to help ensure our mission Making Lives Better Through Transportation and five Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception successful.

Whether you’re on the on the road or in the office, as a Highway Technician Senior in a Construction office you will:

• Ensuring that work is completed according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Acting as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public
• Maintaining detailed records of all project activities such as vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports by performing mathematical calculations to ensure compliance.
• Assisting Maintenance Bureau by operating snow and ice removal equipmentduring winter operations

To be successful in this position, you will need high proficiency with typing and digital data entry due to a high volume of computer and software use.

Location: Chariton Resident Construction Engineer Office

Shift: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary and the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency 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 view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Special 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 multi-

faceted 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 require ongoing participation in 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.

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

1. Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, and experience equal to four years of fulltime work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing.
2. A total of four 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 or Construction Technician.
4. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

• Positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
• In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), this job requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.
• Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
• Positions require certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation's Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as required.
• Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to attend a comprehensive bridge inspection course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
• Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, employees in designated positions are required to reside within a defined driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location.
• Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.
• Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.