Temporary Winter Maintenance Worker

Temporary Winter Maintenance Worker

Salary

$22.50 - $24.00 Hourly

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

27-00648

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

10/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Selena Dygert - Selena.Dygert@iowadot.us

To Apply

Join us and let's make winter work! To apply, select the link located in the second line of the job description. This link will take you directly to the DOT website/application for this posting.

Job Description

Want a cool gig this winter?

Join us and let's make winter work! Apply here now!

Join the Iowa Department of Transportation and help keep the State moving when the snow starts flying! As a Temporary Winter Maintenance Worker, you'll be part of the crew that clears roads, tackles icy conditions, and keeps travelers safe all season long.

If you like working outdoors, enjoy teaming up with great people, and take pride in helping your community, we'd love you to join us this winter!

With 100 garage locations across the state and over 500 positions to fill, there's an opportunity just right for you! Staffing needs vary across the state, and available locations may change throughout the season.

This temporary position runs from October 9, 2026 - April 22, 2027.

Schedule and Pay:

During winter operations, the Iowa DOT works around the clock and you'll be on call to provide support! Schedules and hours are flexible, and we do our best to work around your availability.

Starting wages are outlined below, with opportunity for overtime pay as the weather or garage needs:

• New Seasonal Workers - $22.50
• Returning Seasonal Workers - $24.00
• Returning = worked any seasonal positions since Oct. 1, 2020

This is a non-merit temporary position with the Iowa Department of Transportation.

The Iowa DOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Safety-focused and detail-oriented
• Must possess a CDL or Commercial Learner's Permit before hire
• Provide electronic consent for a full query in the T.S. Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must obtain Class A CDL within 45 days of hire
• Maintenance of Class A CDL through the entire season

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/