Construction Technician Senior
Salary
$52,790.40 - $80,204.80 Annually
Location
Manchester - 52057 - Delaware County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-00791
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
09/25/2025
Closing Date
10/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Hugh Holak - Hugh.Holak@iowadot.us
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for a leader to oversee a driven team in charge of inspections for long-term roadway construction efforts. In the role of a Construction Technician Senior, you will be responsible for inspecting, material certification, and reviewing contract documentation for our complex construction projects.
While in this position, you will balance technical work with people leadership, both in the office and in the field, by:
- Managing and communicating daily inspection and administrative operations with supervisor oversight
- Ensuring that work is completed according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Tracking and communicating project updates to a variety of parties
- Acting as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public
- Maintaining detailed records of all project activities, such as vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports by performing mathematical calculations to ensure compliance
- Assisting the Maintenance Bureau by operating snow and ice removal equipment during winter operations
This position requires a high volume of computer and software use. To be successful in this position, you will need high proficiency with typing and digital data entry.
The responsibilities and guidance of others in this position is critical towards the efforts of 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.
Location: Manchester Resident Construction Engineer Office
Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary and some overnight travel may be required.
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.
- A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test (youtube.com)
- A pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
- May be required to obtain materials testing certifications thru Iowa DOT’s Technical Training and Certification Program or other certifications as needed.
What 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. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
- 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)
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
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.
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 five years of full-time work in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades.
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. One year of full-time work experience in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades 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 Construction Technician or Highway Technician Senior.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).
Additional Qualification Requirements
Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
All of the following apply to Department of Transportation positions only:
• Designated 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 Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
• If a CDL is not designated, all positions are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator’s License.
• In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require 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.
• 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.
• Employees in designated positions must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.