D2 Bridge Highway Technician Senior

D2 Bridge Highway Technician Senior

Salary

$52,790.40 - $80,204.80 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - See

Job Description , IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-03354

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Joel Monroe, Joel.

Monroe

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Job Description

The selected candidate will be required to reside within 45 minutes of an Iowa DOT Maintenance Garage in District
2. Acceptable Garages are as follows:
Swea City, Algona, Garner, Clarion, Latimer, Hanlontown, Mason City, Charles City, Osage, New Hampton, Waverly, Allison, Waterloo, Elkader, West Union, Decorah, and Waukon.

As a D2 Bridge Highway Technician Senior, you will work as part of a four-person crew responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and repairing bridges to keep Iowa's roadways safe and reliable. In this role, you will support the Iowa Department of Transportation's Mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation and uphold our core values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary and subject to call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions; occasional overnight travel

You will join a skilled team dedicated to maintaining roughly 640 bridges in District
2. Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Operating specialist mechanical and electronic equipment, including concrete mixers, vibrators, jackhammers, detect delamination devices, and drills/coring machines for retrofitting fatigue cracks in steel members.

* Assisting the District bridge crew leader and District Operations Manager with coordination of work, planning schedules, guiding crew members, and overseeing field operations.

* Supporting bridge maintenance and repair by assessing bridge conditions, performing repairs, addressing fatigue cracks in steel components, and preparing sketches and photographs documenting deficiencies.

* Providing on-the-job training for local maintenance garage staff involved in bridge repair activities.

* Inspecting and assessing the extent of bridge damage, tracking the status of corrective recommendations contained in Bridge Condition Reports.

* Attending a comprehensive bridge inspection course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards within a period of time designated by the appointing authority at the time of appointment.

* Operating equipment/performs physical activities in the maintenance of roadway, roadside, right of way, shoulder, bridge, and grading/paving projects

* Completing routine maintenance and service of DOT equipment and vehicles

* Operating computers and applying related software applications

* Reading and applying Traffic Control Standards to assist motorists and maintain safe work zones

* Operating snow and ice removal equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of or ability to learn bridge terminology/design characteristics and maintenance/repair procedures and techniques.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

* Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance

* Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.

* Opportunities for professional growth and development.

* Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

* Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

* Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

* Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Special Requirements :

* A CDL permit upon hire.

* Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.

Entry-level driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. The multifaceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.

With air brake and tanker endorsements.

* A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.

* A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test ()

* A pre-employment drug screen will be required, and you will be required to participate in ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.

* May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.

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