Roadway Technician Associate - Atlantic

State of Iowa; Atlantic (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

IPERS retirement

9 paid holidays

Job summary

State of Iowa's Iowa DOT is seeking a Highway Technician Associate to perform roadside maintenance, patch roadways, repair signs and guardrails, and manage litter removal. You will assist with snow operations and vegetation control while supporting safety and efficiency along transportation routes.

Based at the Atlantic Maintenance Garage, you will work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential on-call hours and some overnight travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL permit required upon hire.
• Endorsements on CDL within 5 months following hire date.
• Successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse check required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Residency within 45 minutes driving time from Atlantic within 5 months.

Responsibilities

• Patching roadway and maintaining road surfaces.
• 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 clear snow, ice and frost from roadways.
• Mowing, brush control, vegetation management and spraying.

Skills

CDL Permit

Endorsements within 5 months

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Iowa's Iowa DOT is seeking a Highway Technician Associate to perform roadside maintenance, patch roadways, repair signs and guardrails, and manage litter removal. You will assist with snow operations and vegetation control while supporting safety and efficiency along transportation routes.

Based at the Atlantic Maintenance Garage, you will work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential on-call hours and some overnight travel.