Highway Maintenance Technician Apprentice with CDL Training

IdahoPTV; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Idaho Transportation Department in Blackfoot, ID, is hiring a Transportation Technician Apprentice – Highway Maintenance for District 5. This 3- to 5-year horizontal career path blends on-the-job training with classroom instruction and a step-based wage progression.

Starting at $21.05–$21.55 per hour and advancing through steps up to $25.83, the role requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 60 days and successful completion of pre-employment and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience operating vehicles with manual transmissions.
• Must pass driving record checks and FMCSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level traffic services such as snow plowing, striping, and sign work.
• Operate power tools and maintenance equipment to keep roadways and signs in good condition.
• Conduct routine inspections and tests on construction and maintenance projects.
• Work in all weather and hazardous conditions, with possible overtime and travel.
• Be prepared for irregular shifts and occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Manual transmission experience

Job description

The Idaho Transportation Department in Blackfoot, ID, is hiring a Transportation Technician Apprentice – Highway Maintenance for District 5. This 3- to 5-year horizontal career path blends on-the-job training with classroom instruction and a step-based wage progression.

Starting at $21.05–$21.55 per hour and advancing through steps up to $25.83, the role requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 60 days and successful completion of pre-employment and drug testing.