Highway Technician Senior - Sioux City

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• $59k Per Year Highway Technician Senior
• Sioux City Iowa Department of Administrative Services

Occupation:

Highway Maintenance Workers

Location:

Sioux City, IA

• 51101

Job Type:

Full Time

Posted:

05/12/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

NLX | Iowa Department of Administrative Services

Web Site:

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• Sioux City Salary $52,790.40
• $80,204.80 Annually Location Sioux City
• 51101
• Woodbury County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-03055 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 05/12/2026 Closing Date 5/24/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Gordon Coleman, Gordon.

Coleman@Iowadot.us

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions Job Description Do you see yourself as a crew leader and enjoy mentoring others?

Do you love being out in the field? The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for someone to join our team as aHighway Technician Senior (HTS)! One day you'll be leading the team, while the next day you might be working alongside the team on the tasks assigned.

These tasks may include:

• Working with the supervisor and coordinating work for the team
• Responding to emergency situations such as accident or emergency repair
• Coordinating and/or managing snow operations and operating snow equipment
• Performing basic office administration via technical devices and software
• Hosting daily operational meetings and monthly safety huddles with the team
• Assisting with traffic control maintenance activities
• Supporting internal CDL training efforts The responsibilities and guidance of others in this position is vital to make Iowa highways safer to fulfilling our Mission
• Making Lives Better Through Transportation.

You will help foster growth and support for your team by leading them with the mindset of our five

Core Values:

Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Residency:

Sioux CityMaintenance 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 is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required. 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. (https://das.iowa.gov/state-employees/human-resources/employee-benefits-programs/employee-benefits-overview)
• 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 view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) !

Special Requirements:

• A CDL permit upon hire.
• 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 multi
• faceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.
• A successful

U.S. DOT

Clearinghouse query.

• Apre-employment physicalverifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

Click the video link for a demonstration:

OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test (youtube.com) (https://www.youtube.com/embed/F0e-m2sX08w?rel=0&showinfo=0)

• Apre-employment drug screenand will require ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed. Help make Iowa roadways safe for you, your family, and your friends. You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa
• Apply now!

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@iowadot.us 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. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants 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/class\and\pay/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 Tr.

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