Roadway Technician — Field Survey & Pavement Maintenance

Black Hawk County (IA); Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Hawk County is seeking a Roadway Technician I/II to perform heavy manual labor, operate trucks and equipment, and conduct routine surveying and construction inspection duties on county roads.

The role includes reading construction plans, maintaining daily logs, and collecting field data for design and maintenance of roadways. Certification and licensure requirements are specified, with additional qualifications for II level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Iowa CDL Type A license required.
• Iowa DOT certified technician certificates PCC I, Aggregate Technician and HMA Sampler within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual labor and operate county equipment.
• Drive and maintain roads, plow snow, apply deicing materials.
• Interpret construction plans and maintain logs and reports.
• Measure and verify dimensions, elevations, and alignment.
• Conduct tests on concrete and asphalt materials.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading & interpreting plans

Mathematics (algebra/geometry/trigon)

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Iowa CDL Type A license

Iowa DOT Certified Technician PCC I

Aggregate Technician certification

HMA Sampler certification

PCC II Aggregate Technician certification

HMA I certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Black Hawk County is seeking a Roadway Technician I/II to perform heavy manual labor, operate trucks and equipment, and conduct routine surveying and construction inspection duties on county roads.

The role includes reading construction plans, maintaining daily logs, and collecting field data for design and maintenance of roadways. Certification and licensure requirements are specified, with additional qualifications for II level.