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Transportation Technician Apprentice - ITD Highway Maintenance

State of Idaho

Rigby (ID)

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USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The State of Idaho is looking for a Transportation Technician Apprentice at the Idaho Transportation Department. This role involves hands-on training in highway maintenance and offers a structured career path with opportunities for wage increases as training progresses. A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is also available, and the position requires obtaining a CDL.

Benefits

$1,500 Sign-on bonus

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

PERSI retirement benefits

Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave

11 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

Must obtain a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days of hire.
Experience in highway maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform entry-level traffic services activities.
Operate various highway maintenance and construction equipment.
Conduct routine inspections on construction projects.

Skills

Driving vehicles with manual transmissions

Education

Valid driver's license

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Description

State of Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department

$1,500 Sign-on bonus!!

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 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.

This announcement will be used to fill Transportation Technician Apprentice positions inDistrict 6, Rigby, 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 – $21.5
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 experience in state, county, or highway work, it may be possible to be hired at Step 2.

This position requires that you 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. ITD will provide training to meet the Entry Level Driver Training requirements as well as licensing costs.

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

Work Environment

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

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

Within the last three (3) years:

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

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:

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

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

To learn more about the department, please visit theITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at:careers@itd.idaho.govor call 208-334-8664.

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 visithttps://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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

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

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