Outdoor Highway Technician: Hands-On Maint & Safety

State of Iowa; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

IPERS retirement

401A plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The State of Iowa is hiring a Highway Technician Associate in Elkader. This role involves on-site roadway maintenance, snow removal, litter pickup, and operating road equipment.

You’ll contribute to safe, reliable transportation for Iowans and align with our safety-first, people-focused values. Primary requirements include obtaining a CDL permit on hire, achieving Class A endorsements within five months, and completing pre-employment physical and drug testing.

Qualifications

• CDL permit required upon hire.
• Class A endorsements within 5 months following hire date.
• Pre-employment physical verifying ability to perform duties.
• Pre-employment drug screen and ongoing random testing.
• U.S. DOT Clearinghouse check.
• Pesticide/herbicide certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Patching roadway during maintenance.
• Repairing and maintaining guardrails, signs, fences, lighting, culverts and waterways.
• Participating in traffic control for maintenance activities.
• Picking up and disposing of litter and debris.
• Operating snow equipment to remove snow, ice, and frost from roadways.
• Mowing, cutting brush, vegetation control, and spraying.
• Performing routine maintenance and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The State of Iowa is hiring a Highway Technician Associate in Elkader. This role involves on-site roadway maintenance, snow removal, litter pickup, and operating road equipment.

You’ll contribute to safe, reliable transportation for Iowans and align with our safety-first, people-focused values. Primary requirements include obtaining a CDL permit on hire, achieving Class A endorsements within five months, and completing pre-employment physical and drug testing.