645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Highway Technician Associate - Mason City
645 Iowa Department of Transportation, Mason City, Iowa, United States, 50401
Overview
Do you like having variety in your day-to-day activities? If you love being outside and have a safety-first mindset in all that you do, the Iowa Department of Transportation wants you to join our team!
Position Highway Technician Associate
Responsibilities
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
Mowing, cutting brush, weed and vegetation control and spraying
Mission and Core Values 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.
Residency Mason 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 the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.
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
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
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website.
Special 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 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
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
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 Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at:
aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Qualifications
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.
To view additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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 ongoing participation in the employer’s random 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, or as determined by the appointing authority, employees may be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification.
Positions require certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa DOT’s Training and Certification Program; and/or other certifications as required.
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
Employees may be required to reside within a defined driving time from the assigned work location.
Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.
Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
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Position Highway Technician Associate
Responsibilities
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
Mowing, cutting brush, weed and vegetation control and spraying
Mission and Core Values 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.
Residency Mason 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 the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.
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
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
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website.
Special 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 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
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
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 Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at:
aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Qualifications
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.
To view additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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 ongoing participation in the employer’s random 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, or as determined by the appointing authority, employees may be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification.
Positions require certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa DOT’s Training and Certification Program; and/or other certifications as required.
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
Employees may be required to reside within a defined driving time from the assigned work location.
Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.
Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
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