Highway Technician Senior

Highway Technician SeniorPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4070559) ApplyHighway Technician SeniorSalary $51,480.00 - $67,100.80 AnnuallyLocation Cedar Rapids - 52404 - Linn County, IAJob TypeFull-timeJob Number23-04160Agency645 Iowa Department of TransportationOpening Date06/06/2023Closing Date6/18/2023 3:00 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-POSTPoint of ContactSteven Staebler, [email protected]

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Job DescriptionAre you seeking to apply your knowledge and experience towards making a difference? The Iowa DOT’s Mission isMaking Lives Better Through Transportation. As a Highway Technician Senior, you will have the opportunity to contribute your skills towards Iowa DOT’s five CORE values:Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside a supportive team. Every day you’ll ensure our roads are safer through sampling, testing, and inspecting construction projects year-round in all types of weather conditions.While a CDL permit is required upon hire, you must have your Class A and endorsements / restrictions CDL within 5 months following your appointment. CDL Training for Iowa DOT employees is provided Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess a Class A and endorsements / restrictions 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:Cedar Rapids Resident Construction Engineer OfficeShift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary and subject to call 24 hours a day during emergency and / or weather conditions; occasional overnight travelPay Range: $24.75 to $32.26 an hourRain or shine, you’ll keep the roads safe by:Supporting IDOT in day-to-day activities including, but not limited to:

maintaining detailed records of all project activities such as vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports

acting as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public

performing mathematical calculations to ensure compliance with project plans, percent complete, quantity used, and areas measured

ensuring that work is completed according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents

utilizing computers and applies related software applications

completing routine maintenance and service of DOT equipment and vehicles

operating snow and ice removal equipment

May be required to obtain testing material certification, specialized equipment training, or other certifications as needed for construction inspectionWhat we offer YOU:

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 - Monthly insurance premium (Iowa Choice):

Single: $54/mo. employee share; $715/mo. state share

Family: $180/mo. employee share; $1,624.00/mo. state share

Other insurance options available. Please review HERE (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/benefits/22ecp/2022Health-DentalPremiums.pdf)

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)

Ready to provide vital input on IDOT construction projects? Apply today! 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:[email protected] accommodation such as an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:1) Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency, and experience equal to four years of fulltime work in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing.2) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of post-high-school education in highway maintenance, equipment operation, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing equals one year of full-time experience.3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Highway Technician or Construction Technician.4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Highway Technician Associate.For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/classandpay/JobClassDescriptions/HighwayTechnicianSenior-08123.pdf) .Additional Qualification Requirements

Positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.

In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), this job requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.

Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicator certification from the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

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.

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to attend a comprehensive bridge inspection course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, employees in designated positions are required to reside within a defined driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location.

Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.

Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.

Join Us!Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.CareerChoicesState government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.BenefitsThe state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website (http://goo.gl/rHiarg) .The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out thisBenefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/BenefitsBeyondthePaycheck.pdf) .01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

Yes - I understand and agree.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Do you have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)?

IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time experience in one or more of the following?

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation work

Construction inspection

Field work in engineering survey

Materials inspection and testing

Not applicable – I do not have a High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) or equivalency

I do not have experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing

Less than two years of experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing

Two years to less than four years of experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing

Four or more years of experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing

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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education in highway maintenance and equipment operation, construction inspection, engineering survey, or materials inspection and testingANDfull-time experience in one or more of the following?

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation work

Construction inspection

Field work in engineering survey

Materials inspection and testing

30 semester hours of the specified post high school education equals one year of the required experience.

Not applicable - I do not have experience and/or post high school education in the identified areas

Less than two years of the COMBINED education and experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing

Two years to less than four years of the COMBINED education and experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing

Four or more years of the COMBINED education and experience in highway maintenance, equipment operation work, construction inspection, field work in engineering survey, or materials inspection and testing

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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (Executive Branch): How many months of full-time work experience do you have in the classification of Highway Technician or Construction Technician for the State of Iowa?

Not applicable – I am not a State of Iowa employee

No experience as a Highway Technician or Construction Technician for the State of Iowa

Less than 18 months of experience as a Highway Technician or Construction Technician for the State of Iowa

18 or more months of Highway Technician or Construction Technician for the State of Iowa

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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (Executive Branch): Do you have twenty-four months of experience in the classification of Highway Technician Associate?

I am not a permanent State of Iowa employee - executive branch

I am a permanent State of Iowa employee - executive branch BUT DO NOT have twenty-four months of experience in the classification of Highway Technician Associate

Yes - I have twenty-four months of experience in the classification of Highway Technician Associate

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