Roadway Maintenance Technician — Outdoor, Safety‑First

State of Iowa; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

IPERS retirement

Paid time off

9 holidays per year

401A plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The State of Iowa (Iowa DOT) is seeking a Highway Technician Associate to maintain roadways and assist in a variety of outdoor duties. You will work on roadside projects, perform maintenance, and support traffic control during operations.

Responsibilities include patching roads, maintaining safety features, and equipment operation, with an emphasis on safety and reliability in all tasks. Eligible applicants must meet pre-employment requirements and reside within travel time of the assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL permit and Class A endorsements required within 5 months of hire.
• Successful DOT Clearinghouse query required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Patch roadway and repair/maintain guardrails, signs, fences, lighting, culverts, and waterways.
• Assist in traffic control for maintenance activities.
• Collect and dispose of litter and debris.
• Operate snow equipment to remove snow, ice, and frost from roadways.
• Mow and manage vegetation, apply herbicides as needed.

Skills

Safety mindset

Road maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL permit

CDL Class A endorsements

Job description

The State of Iowa (Iowa DOT) is seeking a Highway Technician Associate to maintain roadways and assist in a variety of outdoor duties. You will work on roadside projects, perform maintenance, and support traffic control during operations.

Responsibilities include patching roads, maintaining safety features, and equipment operation, with an emphasis on safety and reliability in all tasks. Eligible applicants must meet pre-employment requirements and reside within travel time of the assigned