Highway Technician Associate - DeSoto

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 DOT wants you to join our team! 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 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 and Shift Residency: DeSoto 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 may require 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 and costs can be reviewed Opportunities for professional growth and development Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and nine 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) Special Requirements A CDL permit upon hire Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within five months following your hire date. Entry Level Driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. 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 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 Possession of a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire. Within a determined timeframe, a valid Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and maintained In accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), a pre‑employment drug screen and ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing program is required Prior to starting employment, a post‑offer pre‑employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described May be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas Within a determined timeframe, employees may be required to reside within a defined driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location Respond to emergency situations as required Ability to work up to 16 consecutive hours EEO Statement 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 officer at View email address on click.appcast.io. Accommodations & Verification Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs. The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Iow