Highway Technician Senior - Cherokee Construction

Overview

Do you enjoy working directly with contractors to verify project accuracy and ensure Iowa roadways are safe? If yes, you would be a great fit for a Highway Technician Senior in our Construction office position at the Iowa Department of Transportation. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, sampling, testing, and digitally documenting construction projects year-round to help ensure our mission, Making Lives Better Through Transportation, and five Core Values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception are successful.

Whether you’re on the road or in the office, as a Highway Technician Senior in a Construction office you will:

• Ensuring that work is completed according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Acting as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public
• Maintaining detailed records of all project activities such as vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports by performing mathematical calculations to ensure compliance
• Assisting Maintenance Bureau by operating snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations

To be successful in this position, you will need high proficiency with typing and digital data entry due to a high volume of computer and software use.

Cherokee Resident Construction Engineer Office

7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday 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.

• 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
• 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.

• 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. The video demonstration is available via the OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test.
• A pre-employment drug screen and 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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• 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 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 that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which…