Area Materials Coordinator | Oskaloosa at State of Iowa – Fairfield, Iowa

Join Our Team at the Iowa Department of Transportation!

Are you driven by a commitment to quality and precision in construction materials? We're seeking a Area Materials Coordinator/ Materials Fabrication Inspector 1 to help uphold the safety and integrity of Iowa’s transportation infrastructure.

At the Iowa DOT, our mission is clear: Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To achieve this, we’re looking for someone who embodies our five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and work alongside a team that values purpose, service, and excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

What We’re Looking For:

Certifications Required (or ability to obtain):

Work Environment:

You’ll work under the general direction of the District Materials Engineer, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and make a direct impact on Iowa’s infrastructure.

Location: Oskaloosa, Iowa

Shift Requirements: Days, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary and the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergencies and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.

Special Requirements:

• A CDL permit upon hire.
• 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.

• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• 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)
• A pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.

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!

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!

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: aa-eeo@iowadot.us

Reasonable accommodation such as: 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

The equivalent of four years of full-time work experience in the sampling, testing and inspection of materials used in highway construction and maintenance projects;an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year (thirty semester hours) of post high school education in engineering technology, engineering, physics or the physical sciences for one year of the required full-time work experience to a maximum of two years;substitution of one year of full-time journey level work experience in the design, production, construction, inspection and/or repair of weldments fabricated to a code, standard or specification for each year of the above-required full-time experience to a maximum substitution of two years;employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Materials Technician 3.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

• Designated positions must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Instruction Permit upon hire. Within 14 calendar days following appointment, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained and maintained with air brake and tanker endorsements in order to continue employment. Other endorsements may also be required.
• If a CDL is not designated, all positions are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator's License.
• In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require 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.
• Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• Positions require certification for testing materials and operating specialized equipment as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation's Technical Training and Certification Program for Highway Materials and Construction; and/or other certifications as required.
• Employees must be able to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight during assignments.
• Employees in designated positions must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.