Highway Technician Senior

Highway Technician Senior

Are you interested in sampling, inspection, and testing of materials that are used in construction and maintenance projects? The Iowa Department of Transportation's District 1 Materials Office is seeking a Highway Technician Senior. In this role, you'll monitor aggregate production in District 1, a 12-county area in Central Iowa. Duties also include winter operations, backing up the Grimes Maintenance Shop during snow and ice events, all while living out Iowa DOT's mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation through the agency's core values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location: Grimes Resident Construction Engineer Office, 2320 SE 17th St. Grimes, IA 50111

Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Monday through Friday. Hours are flexible and will vary depending on needs, the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergencies and/or weather conditions.

This position will be responsible for monitoring aggregate producers in and around Polk County, which includes, but not limited to:

• Position's primary activity is running gradation tests in the Grimes Materials lab at the direction of the Grimes Lab Chief.
• Reviewing aggregate producer quality control programs that are maintained in accordance with the Construction and Materials Bureau.
• Evaluating the quality control (QC) program and staff of approved aggregate producers.
• Observing the production and testing procedures, reviewing documentation, records, and proficiency testing with the producer technicians.
• Witness calibration of production equipment.

Position must be able to interpret specifications, instructional memorandums, and contract documents. Records keeping and retrieval rely heavily on computer and iPad use with various databases, Excel, and web apps.

Special Requirements:

• Technical certifications: Aggregate Technician, and other certifications as needed. Attend training courses as required to gain additional knowledge and to obtain and maintain required Technician Certifications.
• 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.
• 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 multifaceted 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 will be required ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following 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, and costs can be reviewed here.
• 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 (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn 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: View email address on click.appcast.io

Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

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