Salary: $43.24 - $47.74 Hourly
Location : Secondary Roads - Admin & Construction Departments- 23380 250th St, Dallas Center, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: DC00929
Department: Secondary Roads
Division: Secondary Roads Admin
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 4:30 PM Central
Job Description Assist in directing engineering, surveying, construction, and maintenance activities for county road infrastructure.
Job Duties - Manage infrastructure projects, including drafting/design, estimates, bid documents, and contract administration.
- Negotiate right-of-way acquisitions and prepare related documents.
- Perform construction inspection on grading, paving, bridges, culverts, and erosion control projects.
- Maintain project records and prepare reports.
- Coordinate department recordkeeping and assist public with document research.
- Lead and perform survey crew activities; maintain and purchase surveying/engineering equipment.
- Review engineering and surveying data for accuracy.
- Update and maintain inventory maps.
- Conduct PCC and HMA plant inspections.
- Train staff on equipment and safety procedures.
- Participate in department meetings and training.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years relevant experience.
- Ability to obtain Iowa DOT certifications (Aggregate, HMA, PCC).
- Valid Iowa driver's license.
Required Knowledge & Skills- Civil engineering principles for roads and bridges.
- DOT, FHWA, and National Bridge Inspection standards.
- Engineering design, surveying equipment, CAD, technical analysis.
- Strong communication, recordkeeping, and supervisory skills.
Supplemental Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Full-time employees are defined as those that are regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits at the 1st of the month following their first 30 days as a Dallas County employee, unless otherwise noted.
- Health benefits {medical, dental, vision} are offered as a complete health insurance package; however, employees may choose to accept dental and/or vision coverage only for an alternate monthly rate
- Complete package: Single plan- $25.83/month; Family plan- $245.96/month
- Dental only: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan- $5.48/month
- Vision: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan - $3.36/month
- Participation in the IPERS retirement plan, beginning the first day of employment
- Short Term Disability which covers 60% of the employee's monthly salary after a 14 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
- Long Term Disability which covers 66.66% of the employee's monthly salary after a 120 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
- Term Life Insurance policy of $50,000 for the employee - Premium fully paid by the County
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance available for the employee and eligible dependents - Premium paid fully by the employee
- Flex Spending Account (pre-tax) - Premium paid by employee. Medical: $3400/year limit; Dependent Care: $7500/year limit
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 1 floating holiday per year
- Vacation time - Regular, full-time Department Heads/Elected Officials starting at 4.62 hours/pay period (120 hours/year); Regular, full-time employee accrual starting at 3.08 hours/pay period (80 hours/year; Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual starting at 2.31 hours/pay period (60 hours/year)
- Sick time - Regular, full-time employee accrual at 5.54 hours/pay period (144 hours/year); Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual at 7.75 hours/pay period (201.6 hours/year)
- Employee Assistance Program - Premium fully paid by the County
- AFLAC Supplemental Policies - Premium fully paid by the employee
- MetLife Aura Identity & Fraud Protection - Premium fully paid by the employee
County sponsored insurance premiums are pre-tax withholdings.
Part time workers do not qualify for insurance unless necessary qualifications are met, however, part-time employees may qualify for IPERS. 
