3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate - Neola

3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate - Neola

Salary

$49,920.00 - $69,326.40 Annually

Location

Neola - 51559 - Pottawattamie County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-03353

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

This is a third shift position with a schedule of 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Friday. The starting wage for this position is $24.00 an hour, plus a $1.00 shift differential.?

Are you a night owl who enjoys working outside? The Iowa DOT is searching for someone with a safety-first mindset to join our team!

As a 3rd shift Highway Technician Associate, your daily work will often be on the roadside and include:

* Patching roadway

* Repairing and maintaining guardrails, signs, fences, lighting, culverts, and waterways

* Participating in traffic control for maintenance activities

* Picking up and disposing of litter and debris

* Operating snow equipment to remove snow, ice and frost from roadways

* Performing routine maintenance and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles

The responsibilities of this role help contribute to our mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation. You will be an important part of the Iowa Department of Transportation's Core Values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your teammates.

Residency:
Neola Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned work location.

Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Friday. Hours may vary and the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.

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 view 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 multi-faceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.

* 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 and will require ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.

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

Help make Iowa roadways safe for you, your family, and your friends.

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply now!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo

Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program…