Senior Highway Construction Inspector

Iowa National Guard; Iowa; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Flexible spending

IPERS Retirement

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation in New Hampton is seeking a Highway Technician Senior - Construction to inspect and document construction activities year-round and coordinate with contractors. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires CDL eligibility, strong prioritization, and flexibility, including on-call hours and potential overnight travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Four years of full-time highway maintenance, inspection, or related field experience.
• Post-offer physical, pre-employment drug screen, and random testing required.
• CDL permit at hire; CDL with endorsements within five months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sample, test, and digitally document construction activities year-round.
• Liaise with Iowa DOT staff, officials, contractors, and the public.
• Maintain detailed project records such as vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports.
• Operate snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Liaison skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL permit

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation in New Hampton is seeking a Highway Technician Senior - Construction to inspect and document construction activities year-round and coordinate with contractors. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires CDL eligibility, strong prioritization, and flexibility, including on-call hours and potential overnight travel.