3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate - Coralville

This is a third shift position; the starting wage for this position is $24.00 an hour plus shift differential and shift incentive.

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 will in this role will help contribute to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Core Values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside 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 both hands‑on Behind‑the‑Wheel Range and Road training, with web‑based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.

Location: Coralville Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned work location.

Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Friday. Hours may vary and are subject to be 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
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• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed

What we offer YOU
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• Competitive pay and benefits package including 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 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 variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)

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

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!

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

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…