3rd Shift Highway Technician Associate - Coralville
State of Iowa
Posted: January 5, 2026 (10 days ago)
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State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Location
Carlisle, Iowa, 50319
Salary
$24 - $33.33
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This job involves hands-on outdoor work maintaining highways, such as patching roads, fixing signs and guardrails, controlling traffic, clearing debris, mowing vegetation, and operating snow removal equipment.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys physical labor in varying weather, prioritizes safety, and is comfortable with a mix of routine and emergency tasks.
The role supports Iowa's transportation system and offers stable benefits for those willing to live near the work site.
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!
As a Highway Technician Associate, your day-to-day work will often be on the roadside and include:
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: Carlisle 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 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:
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
Special Requirements:
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 visit www.e-verify.gov.

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.
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