Transportation Worker I

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

. Perform road repair and culvert replacement during summer .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to perform road repair and maintenance tasks, including snow plowing and culvert replacement, while adhering to safety standards and obtaining necessary certifications. Capable of working in varying weather conditions and learning new skills as required by seasonal duties.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Class C State Of Maine LicenseClass B State Of Maine LicenseCertified Snow FighterFlagger CertificationHigh School Diploma Or Equivalent

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Hard Skills

Road RepairCulvert ReplacementSnow PlowingRoadworkSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Flagger CertificationCertified Snow Fighter

Industry Keywords

Road MaintenanceHighway SafetyWeather ConditionsState-Paid Medical ExaminationDrug Test

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform road repair and culvert replacement during summer
Plow roads during winter
Conduct roadwork in varying weather conditions
Help keep Maine's roads, bridges, and highways safe and effective
Learn new skills as duties change with the seasons
Work at a higher class as necessary in accordance with required licenses and certifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Required to work at a higher class as necessary and in accordance with required licenses and/or certification
State-paid medical examination including a drug test
Department's respirator fit test
Class C State of Maine license by first day of employment
Must obtain and retain a valid Class B State of Maine license during the initial six-month probationary period
Ability to become a certified snow fighter within 12 months
Ability to obtain flagger certification within a specified amount of time
Under federal law, only U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa holders are eligible for new or renewed CDLs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Commercial Driving License training
Snowfighter training
Automatic promotional opportunities
Career advancement and development opportunities
13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
12 days of sick leave annually
State-paid medical examination including drug test
Health insurance: State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
Health insurance premium credit of up to 5%
Dental insurance: State pays 100% of employee-only premiums
Retirement plan: State contributes 14.06% of employee pay to MainePERS
Wellness program and additional wellness benefits
Paid overtime may apply according to collective bargaining agreements