Salary : $73,673.60 - $113,464.00 Annually
Location : Grimes - 50111 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00401
Agency: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description
Location: Grimes Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned road in your area of responsibility.
Shift Requirements: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday; hours may vary and on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions; occasional overnight travel
As the Highway Maintenance Supervisor (HMS), you will have the opportunity to plan and support maintenance activities of all primary roads assigned to the Grimes Garage. Some of your responsibilities will be supporting roadway maintenance crews on approximately 345 lane miles of primary highway, which includes Highways 141, 17, 6, 28, 44 across the assigned area and Interstates 80, 235, and 35.
You'll be joining a dedicated team focused on keeping Iowa's roads safe, efficient, and well-maintained. In this role, you'll:

• Lead and mentor roadway maintenance crews to support team success
• Recommend training and monitor performance to help employees grow
• Oversee facilities and equipment, ensuring proper upkeep, security, and readiness
• Allocate resources during emergencies and winter operations
• Serve as the primary contact for other agencies during emergency response
• Monitor and inspect roadways, identifying maintenance needs and documenting conditions
• Prepare project plans within budgetary guidelines
• Coordinate traffic control for maintenance activities
• Utilize DOT technology and software to support operations and decision-making

While a CDL permit is required upon hire, you must have your Class A and endorsements / restrictions CDL within 5 months following your appointment. CDL Training for Iowa DOT employees is provided!! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess a Class A endorsements / restrictions CDL for positions that require it. Those eligible will receive both hands-on Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
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!

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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. Eight years of full-time work experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, highway materials inspection, or as an automotive/heavy equipment/diesel mechanic.
2. All of the following (a and b):
   1. Four years of full-time work experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, highway materials inspection, or as an automotive/heavy equipment/diesel mechanic; and
   2. 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 course work in business administration, construction technology/management, or engineering equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
3. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Construction Technician Supervisor.
4. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full-time work as a Garage Operations Assistant or Highway Technician Senior.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

• 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 Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
• In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), this job requires 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.
• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
• Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, employees in designated positions are required to reside within a defined driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location.
• Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree.
• No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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How many years do you have of full-time highway maintenance, highway construction, highway materials inspection, or as an automotive/heavy equipment/diesel mechanic?

• I do not have any of the specified work experience
• Less than four years of full-time highway maintenance work, highway construction work or highway materials inspections work
• Four years to less than eight years of full-time highway maintenance work, highway construction work or highway materials inspections work
• Eight years or more of full-time highway maintenance work, highway construction work or highway materials inspections work

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How many years do you have of a combination of college or technical school coursework in business administration, construction technology/management, or engineering AND/OR experience in full-time highway maintenance, highway construction, highway materials inspection, or as an automotive/heavy equipment/diesel mechanic? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience. A maximum of 120 semester hours (4 years) may be counted. Applicants must have AT LEAST 4 years of the identified experience.

• I do not have any of the identified education or experience
• Less than four years of a combination of the required education and/or experience
• Four years to less than eight years of a combination of the required education and/or experience
• Eight years or more of a combination of the required education and/or experience

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08117MQ - Are you a current State of Iowa employee? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have as a full-time Construction Technician Supervisor for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a current State of Iowa employee
• Less than 12 months of supervisory experience in the area of highway maintenance or construction for the State of Iowa
• 12 months or more of supervisory experience in the area of highway maintenance or construction for the State of Iowa

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have as a Garage Operations Assistant or Highway Technician Senior for the State of Iowa?)

• I am not a current State of Iowa employee
• Less than 3 years of supervisory experience in the area of highway maintenance or construction for the State of Iowa
• 3 years or more of supervisory experience in the area of highway maintenance or construction for the State of Iowa

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