Shop Superintendent - ITD

IdahoPTV; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Transportation Department in Pocatello, District 5, is seeking a Shop Superintendent to lead a multifaceted vehicle repair shop. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy-duty equipment, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with CDL requirements within 60 days of hire.

The ideal candidate will supervise staff, manage inventory, and coordinate safety, quality, and cost controls across the shop’s activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of shop safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of mechanical repair shop maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of repair and refinishing of vehicular bodies and parts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diversified repair shop for a large fleet of vehicles.
• Develop specifications for district equipment and maintenance tools.
• Consult with manufacturers on equipment problems and warranty terms.
• Oversee overhaul, welding, fabrication, painting, and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Welding methods

Shop safety

Mechanical repair

Body repair

Job description

USA:ID:Pocatello | Vehicle Maintenance | Full Time

35.00 - 40.00 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 7, 2026

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Shop Superintendent to join our team located in District 5, Pocatello, ID. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a motivated leader looking to put their leadership abilities and mechanical expertise to work serving the citizens of Idaho at the Idaho Transportation Department. The selected candidate will oversee the planning, organization, direction, and operation of a multifaceted equipment repair shop responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy-duty construction, gasoline, and diesel-powered vehicles and related equipment, while ensuring efficient and effective shop operations.

This position requires you to obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days of hire as well as pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Management

• Manages a diversified repair shop dealing with minor and major repair of a large fleet of specialized vehicles
• Develop specifications for district equipment, tools, and related maintenance and repair devices
• Consults with manufacturers and factory representatives on equipment problems, designs, and warranty agreements
• Tests equipment for design, operational and physical capabilities
• Prepare reports on equipment utilization, repair costs, and equipment discrepancies
• Oversee all operations including overhaul, welding, metal fabrication, body and fender repair, painting, field repair, and preventive maintenance
• Manages a service station and ensures security and maintenance of the building complex and yard
• Hire and trains staff, assign work, and evaluate performance
• Handles complaints and conflicts and related personnel issues at operational level
• Completes and maintains maintenance and repair records and reports
• Requisitions and maintain inventory of tools, equipment, supplies, and parts

Operations

• Receives and inspects vehicles and equipment
• Diagnoses complex mechanical problems and repair needs
• Prepares job orders for repairs, manufacture of parts, and preventive maintenance, and estimates related costs
• Trains staff in various aspects of operations maintenance and repair in areas such as fuel system, ignition, computer control systems, braking systems, power plant repair, electrical systems, welding techniques, and any other system related to this type of work
• Operates equipment to diagnose problems and validate repair completion

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of

• The practices, materials, and tools used to repair and refinish damaged vehicular bodies and parts
• Welding methods and equipment
• Mechanical repair shop safety practices
• Current technology in mechanical and component systems maintenance and repair

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Shop Superintendent to join our team located in District 5, Pocatello, ID. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a motivated leader looking to put their leadership abilities and mechanical expertise to work serving the citizens of Idaho at the Idaho Transportation Department. The selected candidate will oversee the planning, organization, direction, and operation of a multifaceted equipment repair shop responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy-duty construction, gasoline, and diesel-powered vehicles and related equipment, while ensuring efficient and effective shop operations.

This position requires you to obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days of hire as well as pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Management

• Manages a diversified repair shop dealing with minor and major repair of a large fleet of specialized vehicles
• Develop specifications for district equipment, tools, and related maintenance and repair devices
• Consults with manufacturers and factory representatives on equipment problems, designs, and warranty agreements
• Tests equipment for design, operational and physical capabilities
• Prepare reports on equipment utilization, repair costs, and equipment discrepancies
• Oversee all operations including overhaul, welding, metal fabrication, body and fender repair, painting, field repair, and preventive maintenance
• Manages a service station and ensures security and maintenance of the building complex and yard
• Hire and trains staff, assign work, and evaluate performance
• Handles complaints and conflicts and related personnel issues at operational level
• Completes and maintains maintenance and repair records and reports
• Requisitions and maintain inventory of tools, equipment, supplies, and parts

Operations

• Receives and inspects vehicles and equipment
• Diagnoses complex mechanical problems and repair needs
• Prepares job orders for repairs, manufacture of parts, and preventive maintenance, and estimates related costs
• Trains staff in various aspects of operations maintenance and repair in areas such as fuel system, ignition, computer control systems, braking systems, power plant repair, electrical systems, welding techniques, and any other system related to this type of work
• Operates equipment to diagnose problems and validate repair completion

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of

• The practices, materials, and tools used to repair and refinish damaged vehicular bodies and parts
• Welding methods and equipment
• Mechanical repair shop safety practices
• Current technology in mechanical and component systems maintenance and repair

Experience

• Supervising staff and activities of an equipment repair shop
• Training others in the use and care of mechanical tools and shop equipment
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and related malfunctions of gasoline and diesel engines and component systems and determining necessary repairs and maintenance needed
• Estimating mechanical and vehicular body repair costs and time involved
• Must have a valid driver’s license and obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of Cirrus Control Systems
• 2 years of professional Automotive Repair experience
• Customer Service experience

Essential Function:

An essential function of this position is driving an ITD vehicle. Incumbents are required to successfully pass a driving record check to be considered for this position .

Disqualifiers

• Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident
• Four (4) moving violations
• Failure to submit to a chemical test

Within the last two (2) years:

• Three (3) moving violations

Within the last twelve (12) months:

• Accumulation of six (6) points
• Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Two (2) moving violations

ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TESTING PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Random
• Reasonable suspicion
• Post-accident
• Follow-up
• Return to duty

At ITD, the safety of our employees and the public is our highest priority. As part of our commitment, we adhere to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements by reviewing the FMCSA Clearinghouse record for all employees with CDL’s, both before employment and annually. If you are selected for this position, you will be required to register and authorize ITD to review your FMCSA Clearinghouse record as well asundergo a controlled substance test including:

See Regulations and Policies at the following website: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/FmcsrGuideDetails.aspx?menukey=382 .

The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.