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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Highway Technician in Charles City, Iowa
Highway Technician
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Highway Technician
Salary
$50,960.00 - $62,940.80 Annually
Location
Charles City - 50616 - Floyd County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-01002
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
09/18/2023
Closing Date
9/28/2023 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Jeremy Weber, Jeremy.Weber@iowadot.us
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Job Description
The Iowa DOT is looking for road heroes and snow fighters to join our team! As our newest Highway Technician, you’ll spend your days outside doing whatever it takes to make Iowa highways safer while fulfilling our Mission -Making Lives Better Through Transportation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the IDOT’s Core Values:Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exceptionalongside your IDOT teammates.One day you’ll be inspecting construction projects, the next you might be grading or assisting with maintenance activities. Each day is a new adventure.
While a CDL permit is required upon hire, you must have your Class A and endorsements / restrictions CDL within 5 months following your appointment. CDL Training for Iowa DOT employees is provided!! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess a Class A and endorsements / restrictions CDL for positions that require it. Those eligible will receive both hands-on Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
Location:Charles City Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned work location.
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary and subject to call 24 hours a day during emergency and / or weather conditions; occasional overnight travel
Rain or shine, you’ll keep the roads safe by:
Supporting IDOT in day-to-day activities including, but not limited to:
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
mowing / cutting brush
repairing roadside waterways
paving projects
participating in traffic control
performing routine maintenance and service of DOT equipment and vehicles
using DOT technical devices and software applications
disposing of litter and debris
operating snow equipment
Obtaining required certifications as needed - training is provided by the Iowa DOT
What we offer YOU:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment - Monthly insurance premium (Iowa Choice*):
Single: $54/mo. employee share; $715/mo. state share Family: $180/mo. employee share; $1,624.00/mo. state share *Other insurance options available. Please review HERE (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/benefits/22\_ecp/2022\_Health-Dental\_Premiums.pdf)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 variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)
Are you looking for something new? Apply today!
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the following email:aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
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.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/HighwayTechnician-08122.pdf) .
Additional Qualification Requirements
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.
Join Us!
Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
CareerChoices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website (http://goo.gl/rHiarg) .
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out thisBenefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf) .
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No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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Do you have a High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) or equivalency?
IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time experience in one or more of the following?
Highway maintenance
Equipment operation work
Construction inspection
Field work in engineering survey
Materials inspection and testing
Not applicable – I do not have a High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) or equivalency
No experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing
Less than one year of experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing
One year to less than two years of experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing
Two or more years of experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing
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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, engineering survey, or materials inspection and testingANDfull-time experience in one or more of the following?
Highway maintenance
Equipment operation work
Construction inspection
Field work in engineering survey
Materials inspection and testing
30 semester hours of the specified post high school education equals one year of the required experience.
No applicable - I do not have experience and/or post high school education in the identified areas
Less than two years of the COMBINED education and experience in one or more of the following; highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing
Two or more years of the COMBINED education and experience in one or more of the following; highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing
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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (Executive Branch): How many months of full-time work experience do you have in the classification of Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant?
Less than six months of experience as a Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant
Six months to less than 12 months of experience as a Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant
12 months to less than 18 months of experience as a Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant
18 or more months of Highway Technician Associate or Construction Technician Assistant
Not applicable - Not a State of Iowa employee
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This position requires you to do a variety of different tasks from Mowing to Vehicle Maintenance to Culvert repairs and Debris removal to performing traffic control and Snow and Ice removal. Tell us how your past work experience has prepared you for a role like this one.
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Give us an example of how you have dealt with a personal conflict with a co-worker or customer in the past. What were the results or outcome? Would you handle it the same next time?
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**Dependability is important in a team environment. Tell us about a time that best illustrates your ability to be dependable even when it's inconvenient.
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Describe the factors that have led you to be interested in becoming a Highway Tech. What are some of the aspects of this job you are excited about?
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Address
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa, 50010
Website
https://iowadot.gov/careers/
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