Maintenance Worker

ISHE; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid vacation time

12 holidays

Parental leave

Pension plan (PERSI)

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is hiring Maintenance Workers in the Maintenance Division. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $22.90–$25.20 per hour, DOQ.

You’ll maintain Ada County roads, sidewalks, drainage, and right-of-way, operate equipment, and respond to winter snow events. Qualified applicants include Idaho driver’s licenses and the ability to obtain Idaho CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Possess Idaho driver's license.
• Within six months, obtain Idaho Class A CDL with tanker endorsement with ACHD's assistance.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as rollers, skid steers, and other maintenance equipment.
• Perform heavy manual work to construct, maintain, and repair roadways, sidewalks, and drainage structures.
• Help with winter maintenance by operating snow removal equipment and applying sand/deicer.
• Respond to roadway emergencies and maintenance requests as part of a team focused on safety and reliability.
• Work with others to get the job done right every day.

Skills

Dependable

Safety-minded

Willing to learn

Team player

Education

Idaho driver's license

CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

Job description

Keep Ada County Moving — Become a Maintenance Worker!

Love working outdoors? Like operating equipment, fixing things, and seeing the results of a hard day's work? If you're looking for a job where you aren't stuck behind a desk and every day brings something different, Ada County Highway District (ACHD) wants you on our team!

ACHD is continually accepting applications for Maintenance Workers in our Maintenance Division. These are full-time, non-exempt positions with a starting wage of $22.90–$25.20 per hour, DOQ.

What will you do?

You’ll be part of the team that helps keep Ada County’s roads, sidewalks, drainage systems, and right-of-way safe and in good working order. No two days are exactly alike!

Your work may include:

• Operating equipment such as rollers, skid steers, and other light and medium maintenance and construction equipment.
• Getting your hands dirty performing heavy manual work to construct, maintain, and repair roadways, sidewalks, storm drains, concrete structures, traffic control facilities, and other right-of-way infrastructure.
• Helping keep Ada County moving in winter by operating snow removal equipment and applying sand and deicer to road surfaces.
• Responding when the unexpected happens by responding to roadway emergencies, work orders, debris, and other maintenance needs.
• Working as part of a team where safety, reliability, and getting the job done right matters every day.
  

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for people who are dependable, safety-minded, willing to learn, and ready to work. If you enjoy working with your hands, operating equipment, working outdoors, and being part of a team, this is the job for you.

Qualifications:

• Currently possess an Idaho driver's license.
• With ACHD's assistance, be able to obtain an Idaho Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within your first six months of employment, with the potential for a wage increase upon obtaining your CDL.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.
  

Why work for ACHD?

Because the work you do matters! You’ll help maintain the roads and infrastructure that keep Ada County moving every day.

ACHD offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance -- including $0 premiums for employee-only coverage
• Paid vacation time - accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave designed to help support you and your family
• Membership in one of the nation's best pension plans; the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
• 401(k) matching opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development to help you continue learning and growing
  

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