Transportation Technician Apprentice – Highway Maintenance

IdahoPTV; Bonners Ferry (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PERSI retirement

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Idaho Transportation Department in Bonners Ferry, Idaho is seeking a Transportation Technician Apprentice – Highway Maintenance. This 3-5 year program combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, offering a clear wage progression from starting at $21.05–$21.55 per hour to higher steps as you advance.

Starting as an Apprentice, you will perform entry‑level maintenance tasks, operate equipment, and support traffic services while pursuing a Class A CDL within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience operating vehicles with manual transmissions.
• Able to pass a driving record check.
• Willing to work irregular shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow plowing, striping, and traffic sign maintenance.
• Operate highway maintenance equipment and tools.
• Inspect projects and conduct material testing.
• Work in all weather and hazardous conditions on busy highways.
• Possess physical stamina for lifting and handling heavy objects.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Manual transmission experience

Driving record check clearance

Willingness for irregular shifts

Job description

Transportation Technician Apprentice – Highway Maintenance - 27334

USA:ID:Bonners Ferry | Transportation | Full Time

21.05 - 24.14 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before November 8, 2026

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

$1,500 Sign-on bonus!!

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.

This announcement will be used to fill a Transportation Technician Apprentice – Highway Maintenance position in District 1, Bonner Ferry, Idaho .

The Transportation Technician Apprentice is a 3-5 year horizontal career path. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, and achievement of team goals and agency goals, there will be opportunity to progress through a 3 Step program. After successful completion of each step, wages may increase as outlined below:

• Starting wage (Apprentice level) : $21.05 – $21.55
• Completion of Step One: $22.60
• Completion of Step Two: $24.14
• Completion of Step Three: $25.83

NOTE : With a minimum of 5 years of snow plowing experience with state, county, or highway work, it may be possible to be hired at Step 2.

This position requires obtaining a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 60 days of hire, along with completing pre-employment and participating in random drug and alcohol testing. Necessary tools, boots, personal protective equipment (PPE), and training to meet Entry-Level Driver Training requirements, as well as licensing costs, will be provided.

Example of Duties

• Perform entry-level traffic services activities 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
• Conduct sample and routine material testing
• This work involves physically demanding tasks such as clearing brush and lifting and carrying heavy objects
• This work involves working in all types of weather conditions, under hazardous conditions, on congested highways, around operating equipment and in a noisy environment
• May require irregular shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays, along with frequent travel to and from the work sitewhich may include occasional overnight stays
• Some positions require employees to work with chemicals and toxic materials and incumbents will be required to undergo periodic biologic testing and pass medical tests while employed in these positions

Minimum Qualifications

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

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 .

Within the last three (3) years:

• Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident
• Failure to submit to a chemical test

Within the last two (2) years:

Within the last twelve (12) months:

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

ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TESTING PROGRAM INFORMATION

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:

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 prohibiting 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 accommodations 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.