DES MOINES, Iowa – As the winter months get closer, the Iowa Department of Transportation is ramping up efforts to get ready for winter weather.
Part of winter preparations includes hiring a new wave of seasonal plow drivers. The DOT hires around 600 seasonal drivers each year, and this year, about 300 of those positions are unfilled as of now.
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To help fill that need, the Iowa DOT is hosting a hiring event at the Des Moines North Garage. The event will give those interested the chance to see the equipment firsthand, talk to DOT employees, and learn more about the positions.
Those who are interested will be able to apply at the event. A CDL is required, but the rest of the training will take place on the job…