The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about accuracy of department projects as a Construction Technician – Resident Construction Auditor. You will contribute your knowledge and skills towards our mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation and our five Core Values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception through sampling, testing, and inspecting single season small to medium department projects.
As a Construction Technician, you will balance your responsibilities between in office and on the roadway by:
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Auditing and documenting project records for final payment
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Inspecting projects according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents
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Acting as the liaison with Iowa DOT staff, government officials, contractors, and the public
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Maintaining detailed records of all project activities such as vouchers, as-builts, and progress reports by performing mathematical calculations to ensure compliance
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Oversight of projects such as patching, crack sealing, overlays, etc.
To be successful in this position, you will need high proficiency with typing and digital data entry due to a high volume of computer and software use.
Location: Council Bluffs 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.
As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
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Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
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Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
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Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
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Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
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Employee Discount Programs from a 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!
Requirements:
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A CDL permit upon hire.
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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.
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A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
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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)
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A pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
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May be required to obtain testing material certification, specialized equipment training, or other certifications as needed for construction inspection.
You have the freedom to flourish to fly In Iowa.
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:
[email protected].
Reasonable accommodation, such as an 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.
Graduation from high school, or G.E.D., and experience equal to three years of full-time work in engineering survey, construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing, or the building construction trades;
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qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education;
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employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as a Construction Technician Assistant.
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