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Posted: October 31, 2025 (76 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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Temporary Winter Maintenance Worker

State of Iowa

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Stale

Location

Salary

$22 - $23.50

per hour

Closes

February 21, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This temporary job involves working outdoors to clear snow and ice from Iowa's highways and roads during the winter months, helping keep travel safe for everyone.

It's a seasonal role from October to April, perfect for people who enjoy physical work in teams and want to serve the public.

A good fit would be someone reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable driving large vehicles in tough weather.

Key Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Commitment to safety protocols
  • Ability to work outdoors in cold, harsh weather
  • Willingness to undergo pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing
  • Team-oriented mindset for collaborative work

Full Job Description

Ready to take on a ‘cool’ job this winter?

Join the Iowa Department of Transportation in keeping Iowa’s roadways safe and clear this winter season. As a Temporary Winter Maintenance Worker, you’ll play a key role in maintaining highways and roads during snowstorms, icy conditions, and cold weather, ensuring safe travel for all Iowans.

If you have a passion for public service, enjoy working outdoors, and thrive in a team environment, we want to hear from you!

Location: Statewide

Pay:

  • New Seasonal Workers - $22.00/hour
  • Returning Seasonal Workers - $23.50/hour (Returning is defined as anyone who has worked as a seasonal worker since Oct 1, 2020)

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to safety
  • Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Dates:

  • October 10th, 2025 – April 23rd, 2026

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing as well as other drug and alcohol testing requirements.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer.

Don’t let this opportunity ‘melt’ away!

Qualifications

•Must be at least 18 years old
•Attention to detail with a commitment to safety
•Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

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Posted on NEOGOV: 10/31/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-iowa-5130569