Highway Technician - Waverly

Highway Technician - Waverly

Salary : $49,400.00 - $72,612.80 Annually

Location : Waverly, Bremer County, IA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 26-01004

Agency : Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Point of Contact : Jason Dighton, jason.dighton@iowadot.us

Are you interested in roadway construction and maintenance? The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for individuals who will complete inspections of construction projects and help support the maintenance garages with snow removal efforts as a Highway Technician. Despite working between the two different areas, you will get to be a part of one dedicated team! Whether you're working in construction or maintenance, inside an office or outside in the elements, you'll keep the roads safe by :

• 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

To excel in this position, you will need the ability to learn new software, access and utilize multiple applications, and efficiently execute a high volume of typing while using a variety of technical devices and software applications. As a Highway Technician, your responsibilities help fulfill our mission - Making Lives Better Through Transportation through your dedication to our core values : Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your teammates.

Residency : Waverly 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.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits :

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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.

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