Senior Highway Construction Inspector

State-of-Iowa; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

IPERS Retirement

401A plan

Paid time off

9 holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Technician Senior - Construction for the New Hampton Resident Construction Engineer office. The role involves inspecting, sampling, testing, and digitally documenting construction activities year-round to keep Iowa roadways safe and reliable.

You'll work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with on-call duties during emergencies and possible overnight travel. Strong data-entry and typing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; four years of full-time work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, or related field.
• Alternative: total of four years of education and/or full-time experience as described above, with 30 college credit hours equaling one year.
• Current continuous state employment with at least 18–24 months as Highway Technician/Construction Technician.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Act as liaison with Iowa DOT staff, officials, contractors, and the public.
• Maintain detailed records of all project activities (vouchers, as-builts, progress reports) and perform calculations for compliance.
• Operate snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations.

Skills

Typing & data entry

CDL permit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Technician Senior - Construction for the New Hampton Resident Construction Engineer office. The role involves inspecting, sampling, testing, and digitally documenting construction activities year-round to keep Iowa roadways safe and reliable.

You'll work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with on-call duties during emergencies and possible overnight travel. Strong data-entry and typing skills are essential.