Roadway Maintenance Technician Associate — Outdoor & CDL-Ready

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Fort Dodge (IA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS Retirement

Paid time off

9 paid holidays per year

401A plan with employer contributions

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking Highway Technician Associate to contribute to maintenance of roadways and safety. You will patch roadways, repair guardrails and signs, help with traffic control, and perform snow removal and vegetation management.

The role emphasizes on-site work with safety as a core value. Residency within 45 minutes of Fort Dodge within five months; shift 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, on-call during emergencies, and possible overnight travel.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
Four years of education and/or full-time highway maintenance or equipment operation experience.
Possession of a CDL permit upon hire and Class A endorsement within five months.

Responsibilities

Patching roadway.
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.
Mowing, brush control, vegetation management, and spraying.
Performing routine maintenance and servicing DOT vehicles and equipment.