Roadway Maintenance Technician - Outdoor Impact & Growth

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Jefferson (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending

Life insurance

IPERS retirement

Optional 401A

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Highway Technician Associate in Jefferson to support roadside maintenance and safety programs. The role involves patching roadways, maintaining signs and guardrails, managing vegetation, and assisting with snow removal and equipment servicing.

Residency within 45 minutes of the Jefferson Maintenance Garage is required within five months. Hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with on-call potential and possible overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Patch roadway and repair/maintain guardrails, signs, fences, lighting, culverts and waterways.
• Participate in traffic control for maintenance activities.
• Pickup and dispose of litter and debris.
• Operate snow removal equipment.
• Mow and control vegetation; spray as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of DOT equipment and vehicles.

Skills

CDL permit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DOT regulations

Job description

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Highway Technician Associate in Jefferson to support roadside maintenance and safety programs. The role involves patching roadways, maintaining signs and guardrails, managing vegetation, and assisting with snow removal and equipment servicing.

Residency within 45 minutes of the Jefferson Maintenance Garage is required within five months. Hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with on-call potential and possible overnight travel.