Roadway Maintenance Tech – CDL-Ready, Outdoor Role

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

IPERS Retirement

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Technician Associate to support roadside operations, patch roads, and maintain safety features across Iowa’s highways.

The role includes winter maintenance duties, on-call shifts, and staying within 45 minutes of Ames. Benefits include IPERS, health and dental insurance, and paid time off, with opportunities to grow within the department.

Qualifications

• CDL permit required upon hire.
• Class A CDL with endorsements within 5 months.
• Entry-level Driver Training available upon hire.
• Successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse check.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Possibility of pesticides/herbicides certifications.

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 and control vegetation; spray as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of DOT equipment and vehicles.

Skills

CDL permit

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Four years education/experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation

Tools

DOT Clearinghouse

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Technician Associate to support roadside operations, patch roads, and maintain safety features across Iowa’s highways.

The role includes winter maintenance duties, on-call shifts, and staying within 45 minutes of Ames. Benefits include IPERS, health and dental insurance, and paid time off, with opportunities to grow within the department.