Electrician

Electrician Position at Iowa Department of Transportation

Looking for a job where your electrical skills really matter? We're hiring an Electrician at the Iowa Department of Transportation and this isn't your average gig. You'll help keep our highways, facilities, and communities powered and safe, all while working with a team that values quality work and public service. At the Iowa Department of Transportation, our mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. We're all about living out our five CORE values every day :

Safety First

People Matter

Customer Focused

Servant Leadership

Integrity Without Exception

Location : Grimes Field Maintenance Office 2300 SE 17th St., Grimes, IA 50111

Shift Requirements : 7 : 00 AM 3 : 30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and the potential to work up to 16 consecutive hours during peak needs. This position is on-call 24 / 7 for emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require occasional overnight travel.

Special Requirements :

• Must possess a valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) upon hire
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements and applicable restrictions within five months of appointment
• Must obtain a Class B Journeyman License within 12 months of hire to perform electrical work, in compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 103
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in the ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program, per Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Parts 40 and 382)
• Must complete a post-offer, pre-employment physical to verify ability to perform job duties
• Must establish residency within 45 minutes (under normal driving conditions) of the assigned work location within five months of hire
• Must be available to respond to emergencies as required

As an Electrician with the Iowa Department of Transportation, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems. Your responsibilities will include :

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

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

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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 an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.