Paint Crew Highway Technician Senior

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Iowa; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking government agency is seeking a dedicated Paint Crew Highway Technician Senior to enhance the safety and quality of Iowa's highways. In this vital role, you will lead a team responsible for pavement marking operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. With opportunities for professional growth, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, this position allows you to make a significant impact on your community while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about improving infrastructure and have the necessary skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to flourish in your career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Package with Employer Match

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in highway maintenance or related fields required.
• CDL permit required upon hire, Class A within 5 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead paint crew in daily pavement marking operations.
• Manage daily maintenance and administrative operations.

Skills

Highway Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Construction Inspection

Field Work in Engineering Survey

Materials Inspection and Testing

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high-school education in relevant fields

Tools

DOT Technical Devices

Paint Trucks

Job description

Are you looking to build your professional strengths as a people leader? As our newest Paint Crew Highway Technician Senior, you’ll spend your day leading the paint crew in day-to-day pavement marking operations by doing what’s vital to make Iowa highways safer while fulfilling our Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the IDOT’s Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your IDOT teammates. One day you’ll be making operational decisions, the next you could be coordinating the team on the assigned task.

While a CDL permit is required upon hire, you must have your Class A and endorsements/restrictions CDL within 5 months following your appointment. CDL Training for Iowa DOT employees is provided!! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess a Class A and endorsements/restrictions CDL for positions that require it. Those eligible will receive both hands-on Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.

Location: District 1 Paint Crew - Within 5 months will be required to reside and plow snow within 45 minutes of assigned garage within the district of the position.

Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary and are subject to call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions; occasional overnight travel.

You’ll work with a great team dedicated to improving Iowa roads by:

• Managing and communicating daily maintenance and administrative operations with Paint Crew GOA and District Operations Manager (DOM) oversight.
• Serving as a lead worker in providing or overseeing specialized highway maintenance services.
• Coordinating and monitoring pavement marking operations in the field.
• Compiling crew work statistics and documenting activities.
• Operating paint trucks and all equipment associated with pavement marking of highways.
• Preparing project plans within budgetary limitations.
• Monitoring conditions of assigned buildings and grounds.
• Reviewing maintenance records, material supplies, inventory records, and crew reports.
• Coordinating with other agencies.
• Overseeing traffic control for maintenance activities.
• Using DOT technical devices and software applications.
• Operating snow equipment.
• Grading/paving projects.
• Performing routine maintenance and service of DOT equipment and vehicles.

What we offer YOU:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 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.

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today! The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: [e-mail].

Reasonable accommodation includes an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Highway Technician or Construction Technician.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate.

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• 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.