Night Shift Highway Technician — Roadway Maintenance Pro

State of Iowa; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Iowa is seeking a 3rd shift Highway Technician Associate in Coralville to join the Iowa DOT. The role involves hands-on roadside work, operating snow equipment, and maintaining road infrastructure, with a shift Sunday–Friday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

A $1.00 shift differential is included in addition to the starting wage of $24.48 per hour. Residency within 45 minutes of the Coralville Maintenance Garage is required within five months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL permit required upon hire; Class A with endorsements within 5 months.
• Successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse check.
• Pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug screen; ongoing random testing.
• May need pesticide/herbicide certifications.
• Residency within five months of hire; must reside within 45 minutes of Coralville location.

Responsibilities

• Patch roadway.
• Repair and maintain guardrails, signs, fences, lighting, culverts, and waterways.
• Participate in traffic control for maintenance activities.
• Pick up and dispose of litter and debris.
• Operate snow equipment to remove snow, ice, and frost from roadways.
• Mow, cut brush and vegetation, and spray as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of DOT equipment and vehicles.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Iowa is seeking a 3rd shift Highway Technician Associate in Coralville to join the Iowa DOT. The role involves hands-on roadside work, operating snow equipment, and maintaining road infrastructure, with a shift Sunday–Friday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

A $1.00 shift differential is included in addition to the starting wage of $24.48 per hour. Residency within 45 minutes of the Coralville Maintenance Garage is required within five months.