Garage Operations Assistant - Albia

Job Title

Garage Operations Assistant (GOA)

The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for a decisive people‑leader who has a safety‑first mindset and the ability to lead efficient daily operations. As a GOA, you’ll guide a highway maintenance crew while prioritizing critical tasks to make Iowa roadways safer and fulfill our Mission – Making Lives Better Through Transportation.

• Manage and communicate daily maintenance and administrative operations with supervisor oversight.
• Perform basic office administration via technical devices and software.
• Prepare project plans within budgetary limitations.
• Review maintenance records, material supplies, inventory records, and crew reports.
• Oversee traffic control for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate snow operations and operate snow equipment.
• Assist with grading/paving projects.

Within five (5) months of hire, employees must reside within a 45‑minute driving time, under normal conditions, from the Albia Maintenance Garage.

Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary and may include 24‑hour on‑call duty during emergencies or severe weather. Some overnight travel may be required.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, annual accrual rollover, 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).

• A CDL permit upon hire.
• Class A CDL with required endorsements/restrictions within five months of hire.
• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• A pre‑employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• A pre‑employment drug screen and ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing.
• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, and at least four years of full‑time work in highway maintenance and equipment operation.
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
• Two years of full‑time work experience in highway maintenance and equipment operation.
• Two years of education and/or full‑time experience, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in construction technology/management or engineering equals one year of full‑time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch, including two years of full‑time work as a Highway Technician Associate or Equipment Operator Senior.

• Obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements within specified time frames.
• Pre‑employment drug screen and participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Post‑offer pre‑employment physical verifying the ability to perform job duties.
• May be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.
• Employees are required to respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that confirms the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. The State of Iowa also complies with federal Right‑to‑Work laws, which protect employees’ rights without requiring union membership.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interview, pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please contact the AA/EEO Officer at aa-eeo. Reasonable accommodations include interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Help make Iowa roadways safe for you, your family, and your friends. You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa –
Apply now!