State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 1 day ago
Highway Technician - Le Mars
Le Mars, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Technician to assist in roadway construction and maintenance. The role involves conducting inspections, maintaining construction records, and operating snow removal equipment to ensure road safety.
CommunitiesOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyResidential
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conducting routine sampling, inspection, and testing of materials used in highway construction
Maintaining construction records
Informing contractors and project inspectors of construction quality issues and/or non-complying work
Operating snow equipment to remove snow, ice and frost from roadways
Performing routine maintenance and servicing DOT equipment and vehicles
Repairing and maintaining guardrails, signs, fences, and lighting
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing
A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of post-high-school education in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing equals one year of full-time experience
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant
A CDL permit upon hire
Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date
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 will require ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs
May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed
Positions in this class require 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
In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), this job requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program
Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a 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
Positions require 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
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).
Company
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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