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Transportation Technician Apprentice

State of Idaho
Caldwell, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

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 multiple Transportation Technician Apprentice positions in District 3, Caldwell, Marsing or Murphy, 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 : $18.55 - $19.05
  • Completion of Step One : $19.98
  • Completion of Step Two : $21.64
  • Completion of Step Three : $23.33

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 site which 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 as undergo a controlled substance test including :

  • Random
  • Reasonable suspicion
  • Post-accident
  • Follow-up
  • Return to duty
  • See Regulations and Policies at the following website : .

    To learn more about the department, please visit the . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at : or 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 visit .

    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 email .

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

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