3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate - Grimes Grimes Polk
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Transportation
Location: Grimes
Love the energy of nighttime work and being out in the elements? Start your career with the Iowa Department of Transportation, where you'll gain hands‑on experience keeping Iowa’s roads safe and reliable for all Iowans. This 3rd shift position runs Sunday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, to promote a safer work environment due to lower traffic volume. Due to this unique schedule, a $1.00 shift differential is included in addition to the starting wage of $24.48 an hour.
Asa 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.
Grimes Maintenance Garage
- Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location.
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 emergencies 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 learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
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.
- 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 be required to participate in ongoing 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.
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Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at or via email rheim.
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