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3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate - Coralville

Coralville - 52241 - Johnson County, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $69K/yr

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking individuals who are passionate about Iowa roadways as Highway Technician Associates. This role involves a variety of tasks aimed at making Iowa highways and interstates safer, including repairing pavement, installing signs, and operating snow equipment.

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Responsibilities

Mowing / cutting brush

Disposing of litter and debris

Repairing roadside waterways

Operating snow equipment

Grading / paving projects

Assisting paint / bridge crews

Participating in traffic control for Maintenance activities

Performing routine maintenance and service of DOT equipment and vehicles

Using DOT technical devices and software applications

Completing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pesticide/Herbicide CertificationHighway Maintenance ExperienceEquipment OperationTeamworkCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency

A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience, where one year of high school education equals one year of full-time work in highway maintenance or equipment operation

Possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire

Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment

Pre-employment drug screen and ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program

Post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation's Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as required

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class

Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas

Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, employees in designated positions are required to reside within a defined driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location

Employees must respond to emergency situations as required

Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours