Construction Technician Senior - Grimes Construction Office

Construction Technician Senior - Grimes Construction Office

Salary

$53,851.20 - $81,806.40 Annually

Location

Grimes - 50111 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-01261

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

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Point of Contact

Kasi Province - Kasi.Province@iowadot.us

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Job Description

The Construction Technician Senior position is based in the Grimes Resident Construction Engineer Office and serves as a lead project inspector on projects ranging from small to highly complex. The Iowa Department of Transportation's mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation, and the individual selected for this role is expected to demonstrate behaviors aligned with the five core values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location: Grimes Resident Construction Engineer Office - 2300 SE 17th St, Grimes, IA 50111

Shift Requirements: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Night, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Various shifts with some overtime.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and maintenance staff as part of the construction services team on highway projects.
• Oversee multiple construction projects while supporting DOT's mission and standards.
• Perform quality control testing, prepare reports, and document project activities.
• Complete survey duties and monitor materials such as aggregates, hot-mix asphalt, and Portland cement concrete.
• Carry out technical and related responsibilities within the Resident Construction Engineer Office.
• Serve as a lead worker with minimal supervision and coordinate effectively with inspectors, contractors, suppliers, utilities, and local authorities.
• Apply required knowledge of highway and structure construction methods; general construction survey knowledge preferred.

Must have the ability, or be able to learn the ability, to use computer hardware and software in the completion of their job duties. Must be able to obtain and maintain Aggregate 1 and 2, PCC 1, and HMA Sampler DOT materials certifications and other certifications as required by the needs of the Resident Office. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of conditions.

Lifting: Ability to occasionally lift/lower, carry and push/pull various amounts of force within the "heavy work" as defined by the US Department of Labor; team lift or mechanical assist recommended for weights over 75 pounds. Related work examples: sampling materials, including 70 pound bag of aggregate, 60 pound asphalt hot box, 118 pound beam breaker, and 80 pound concrete beam in mold, etc.

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.
• 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).

Special Requirement:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C non-commercial drivers license.
• Prior to starting employment, this position is 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.

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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

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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.

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.

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

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Have you graduated from high school/G.E.D. equivalency? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have of full-time work in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing, or the building construction trades?

• I have not graduated from high school/G.E.D. equivalency
• Less than five years of experience in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing, or the building construction trades
• Five years or more of experience in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing, or the building construction trades

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Do you have one year of full-time work experience in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades? IF YES - Do you have an ADDITIONAL four years of full-time work experience in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades OR post high school education in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing or the building construction trades? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

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• I do have the one year of required experience but do not have the additional four years of experience or education required
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Construction Technician or Highway Technician Senior for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a current State of Iowa employee
• Less than 18 months of experience in the classification of Construction Technician or Highway Technician Senior for the State of Iowa
• 18 months or more of experience in the classification of Construction Technician or Highway Technician Senior for the State of Iowa

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Employer State of Iowa

Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/