Roadway Maintenance Worker; Temporary

Position: ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER (TEMPORARY)
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Linn County Engineering/Secondary Road, IA
Job Type: Temporary Hired (less than 75 working days)
Job Number:
Department: ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 01/02/2026
Closing Date: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA

Description
Four (4) temporary positions to operate a variety of equipment such as tractors, mowers and small trucks, chainsaws, pruners, brush chippers and other types of hand tools. Ability to assist in right-of-way planting and seed harvesting. Assist in placement and/or repair of road signs and other traffic service type facilities. Direct traffic during road maintenance activities. Assist crews on bridge and/or culvert projects.

Performs other related work as required by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent prior to start of employment required
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Knowledge and ability in the operation of tools and equipment and the ability to learn operation of equipment
• Ability to perform manual labor
• Ability to work outside under various weather conditions
• Ability to follow safety rules
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment
• Regular work attendance required

Shift

Monday - Friday
7 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.
Benefits are not offered.