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Summer Traffic Survey Program

Salary

$16.75 Hourly

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

24-02480

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

01/29/2024

Closing Date

4/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Jorge Zamora - jorge.zamora@iowadot.us

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Systems Planning Bureau, is accepting applications for summer jobs as manual traffic counter, traffic recorder operator, communication shop worker, and continuous traffic count station calibrator. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of employment and available from May 20, 2024, until mid-August 2024. These positions require a valid driver’s license as they will travel statewide and stay overnight from Sunday afternoons through Friday mornings.

• MANUAL TRAFFIC COUNTER (FIELD): Studies traffic at a different intersection each day, Monday through Thursday. The majority of the studies are conducted in three shifts: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Employees are required to draw a map of the intersection and surrounding area. Other traffic counts conducted throughout the summer are continuous 24 hour special studies where three people count traffic during their eight hour shift. Vehicles are provided during the work week. A significant portion of the work will be in thesouthwestern quadrant of Iowa (https://iowadot.gov/maps/tempapp/Traffic%20Quad%20Map%202021-2024.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Statewide, overnight travel from Sunday afternoons through Friday mornings is required.

• TRAFFIC RECORDER OPERATOR: Travels to defined locations to set the video traffic collectors or portable traffic recorders with rubber pneumatic tubes, draw recorder location site maps, and download the traffic data after the predetermined count time. This requires working in all areas within the road right-of-way, near traffic, and in all weather conditions. Vehicles are provided during the work week. A significant portion of the work will be in thesouthwestern quadrant of Iowa (https://iowadot.gov/maps/tempapp/Traffic%20Quad%20Map%202021-2024.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Statewide, overnight travel from Sunday afternoons through Friday mornings is required.

• COMMUNICATION SHOP ASSISTANT:Assists the Iowa DOT’s communications section with installing and maintaining permanent automatic traffic recorder equipment in the right of way and embedded in the pavement at continuous count stations (CCS). These CCSs use electronic equipment to count, classify, gather speed data, and weigh vehicles. Applicant should have basic knowledge of construction tools and methods. Statewide, overnight travel required Monday through Thursday. Residence in Ames or local area is beneficial when weather limits the ability to work and travel.

• CONTINUOUS TRAFFIC COUNT STATION CALIBRATOR:Travels to continuous count station (CCS) locations to verify automatic traffic recorder data collection. The CCSs collect traffic and speed data 24 hours a day and are calibrated regularly to ensure integrity for this data. Vehicles are provided during the work week. Statewide, overnight travel required Monday through Friday.

These positions all pay $16.75 per hour, with employees working outside of the office being reimbursed for eligible incurred expenses for lodging and food, and vehicles being supplied by the Iowa DOT.

For additional information, please visit www.iowadot.gov/maps

If you need further assistance, please contact Jorge Zamora at jorge.zamora@iowadot.us, or call 515-239-1323.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of employment. Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

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  Your work travel expenses, such as meals and hotel, will be reimbursed as part of this position. Are you able to wait 2-3 weeks for expense reimbursement?

• Yes

• No

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  Statewide, overnight travel is required as part of this position. Are you available for overnight travel during the week, Sunday through Friday?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you available to start work prior to May 20th, 2024? (some positions start in April)

• Yes

• No

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  Are you available to start work on May 20th, 2024 and work through August 2024?

• Yes

• No

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  Have you worked for the Iowa DOT in the past? If yes, which office or location?

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  Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

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  Driver's License Number:

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  Driver's License expiration date:

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  Please list your preferred position(s). This does not guarantee that you will be selected for that position.

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Address

800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website

https://iowadot.gov/careers/

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