Temporary Winter Maintenance Worker

Want a cool gig this winter?

Join us and let’s make winter work! Apply here now! Join the Iowa Department of Transportation and help keep the State moving when the snow starts flying! As a Temporary Winter Maintenance Worker, you’ll be part of the crew that clears roads, tackles icy conditions, and keeps travelers safe all season long.

If you like working outdoors, enjoy teaming up with great people, and take pride in helping your community, we’d love you to join us this winter!

With 100 garage locations across the state and over 500 positions to fill, there’s an opportunity just right for you! Staffing needs vary across the state, and available locations may change throughout the season.

This temporary position runs from October 9, 2026 – April 22, 2027.

Schedule And Pay During winter operations, the Iowa DOT works around the clock and you’ll be on call to provide support! Schedules and hours are flexible, and we do our best to work around your availability.

Starting wages are outlined below, with opportunity for overtime pay as the weather or garage needs:

• New Seasonal Workers - $22.50

• Returning Seasonal Workers - $24.00

• Returning = worked any seasonal positions since Oct. 1, 2020

This is a non-merit temporary position with the Iowa Department of Transportation. The Iowa DOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Safety-focused and detail-oriented
• Must possess a Class A or B (with air brakes) CDL or Commercial Learner’s Permit before hire
• Provide electronic consent for a full query in the T.S. Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must obtain Class A or B (with air brakes) CDL within 45 days of hire
• Maintenance of Class A or B (with air brakes) CDL through the entire season