Highway Maintenance Technician Apprentice — CDL Ready

IdahoPTV; North Challis (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($1,500)

Job summary

The Idaho Transportation Department in Challis seeks a Transportation Technician Apprentice – Highway Maintenance to join District 6. This entry-level role combines on‑the‑job training with classroom instruction to support highway safety and maintenance.

The program spans 3–5 years with step-based wage increases from $21.05–$21.55 to $25.83, and requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 60 days of hire. The job may include irregular shifts and travel.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Experience operating vehicles with manual transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level traffic services such as snow plowing, striping, and replacing and repairing traffic signs and posts.
• Perform entry-level technical highway maintenance and engineering work.
• Operate a variety of power tools and light and heavy highway and construction equipment to maintain roadways, signs, bridges and other transportation facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections and field tests on construction and maintenance projects.
• May involve working in all weather conditions, hazardous environments, on congested highways, with irregular shifts and travel.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Manual transmission experience

Job description

The Idaho Transportation Department in Challis seeks a Transportation Technician Apprentice – Highway Maintenance to join District 6. This entry-level role combines on‑the‑job training with classroom instruction to support highway safety and maintenance.

The program spans 3–5 years with step-based wage increases from $21.05–$21.55 to $25.83, and requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 60 days of hire. The job may include irregular shifts and travel.