Roadway Technician & Maintenance Specialist

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

IPERS Retirement

Employer 401A plan

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician to inspect construction projects and assist maintenance garages with snow removal. The role spans construction and maintenance, with duties ranging from material testing to equipment upkeep.

Responsibilities include keeping records, communicating quality issues to contractors, operating snow equipment, and maintaining signs, guardrails, and lighting. Residency within 45 minutes of Le Mars is required within five months.

Qualifications

• CDL permit required upon hire.
• Class A CDL with endorsements must be obtained within 5 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway construction projects and monitor quality of work.
• Support maintenance garages and assist with snow removal.
• Conduct routine sampling, inspection and testing of construction materials.
• Maintain construction records and communicate quality issues to contractors.
• Operate snow equipment for road clearing as needed.
• Repair and maintain DOT equipment, signs, guardrails and lighting.

Education

CDL permit

Class A CDL with endorsements

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician to inspect construction projects and assist maintenance garages with snow removal. The role spans construction and maintenance, with duties ranging from material testing to equipment upkeep.

Responsibilities include keeping records, communicating quality issues to contractors, operating snow equipment, and maintaining signs, guardrails, and lighting. Residency within 45 minutes of Le Mars is required within five months.