Roadway Technician Associate: Outdoor Field Work

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement package

Health benefits start after 30 days

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician Associate to perform hands-on, outdoor maintenance tasks on roadways, including patching, repairing guardrails, signs, and drainage, and assisting with traffic control.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of education/experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation, and a CDL permit with Class A endorsements within 5 months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Four years of education and/or full-time highway maintenance or equipment operation experience.
• CDL permit required upon hire; Class A endorsements within five months.

Responsibilities

• Patch roadways and repair/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 spray vegetation; manage brush control.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of DOT equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Hands-on work

Outdoor work

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL permit

CDL Class A endorsements within 5 months

Four years of education and/or full-time highway maintenance or equipment operation experience

Tools

CDL

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician Associate to perform hands-on, outdoor maintenance tasks on roadways, including patching, repairing guardrails, signs, and drainage, and assisting with traffic control.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of education/experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation, and a CDL permit with Class A endorsements within 5 months.