Highway Technician - Paver - Tipton

Highway Technician - Paver - Tipton

State of Iowa - Executive Branch, Department of Transportation

Job Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Technician to support roadway construction and maintenance. This role involves inspections of construction projects and assisting maintenance garages with snow removal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sampling, inspection, and testing of materials used in highway construction.
• Maintain construction records.
• Inform contractors and project inspectors of construction quality issues and/or non‑complying work.
• Operate snow equipment to remove snow, ice, and frost from roadways.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of DOT equipment and vehicles.
• Repair and maintain guardrails, signs, fences, and lighting.
• Operate District paver as needed.

Shift and Residency

Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (hours may vary). The position may require on‑call availability 24 hours during emergencies and weather events. Some overnight travel may be required.
Residency:
Employees must reside within 45 minutes driving time of the assigned work location within five (5) months of hire.

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.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off: biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, annual accrual rollover, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) with employer match.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee discount programs from various vendors.

Special Requirements

• Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire;
  Class A CDL with required endorsements within 5 months.
• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• Pre‑employment physical and drug screen; ongoing participation in random testing programs.
• May require pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency plus at least two years of full‑time work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, engineering survey field work, or materials inspection and testing.
• Or two years of education and/or experience, where 30 semester hours of post‑high‑school education equals one year of full‑time experience.
• Or current, continuous experience in the state executive branch with at least eighteen months of full‑time work as a Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant.

Additional Qualification Requirements

• Valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire;
  Class A CDL with required endorsements must be obtained and maintained.
• Pre‑employment drug screen and ongoing participation in the random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Pre‑employment physical verifying the ability to perform duties described.
• May require Herbicide Applicator certification, testing materials certification, or specialized equipment certification.
• Travel, including overnight, may be required; employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
• Must reside within a defined driving time of the assigned work location, as determined by the appointing authority.
• Must respond to emergency situations as required and be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal‑opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Contact the AA/EEO Officer at aa-eeo.

E‑Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify. New hires must be verified within the required timeframe to confirm employment eligibility.