Overview
Highway Technician Associate Jobs in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA at State of Iowa – Executive Branch
Do you love the outdoors no matter the weather? The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for individuals who are passionate about Iowa roadways! As a Highway Technician Associate, you’ll spend your days doing a variety of tasks to make Iowa highways and interstates safer while fulfilling our Mission -Making Lives Better Through Transportation. Everything you do in this role will help contribute to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Core Values:Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, ServantLeadership, and Integrity Without Exceptionalongside your teammates.
One day might be repairing pavement, the next might be installing signs, or be out plowing snow. No two days are exactly alike!
While a CDL permit is required upon hire, you must have Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.CDL Training for Iowa Department of Transportation employees is provided! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL for positions that require it.Those eligible will receive bothhands-onBehind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
Location:Council Bluffs South 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 are subject to being on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.
No matter the weather condition, you’ll keep the roads safe by:
mowing/cutting brush
disposing of litter and debris
repairing roadside waterways
operating snow equipment
grading/paving projects
assisting paint/bridge crews
participating in traffic control for Maintenance activities
performing routine maintenance and service of DOT equipment and vehicles
using DOT technical devices and software applications
completing other duties as assigned
Requirements:
May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed
While you keep our roadways safe, we want to share what we offer YOU as a State of Iowa employee:
Competitive payandbenefits packageincluding health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
Opportunities forprofessional growthand development.
Paid time offeffective immediately – biweekly vacation, separatesick 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).
We encourage you to view more about the State of IowaEmployee benefitsand costs at the State of IowaEmployee BenefitsWebsite!
Help make Iowa roadways safe for you and your family. You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa –Apply now!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is anequal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwis…
Title: Highway Technician Associate
Company: State of Iowa – Executive Branch
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
Category: Transportation, Trades / Skilled Labor
