Transportation Technician Apprentice - ITD Striping/Signs

State of Idaho•Rigby, ID

32d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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 a Transportation Technician Apprentice position in our Striping/Sign crew located in District 6, Rigby, Idaho. This position will require occasional overnight stays & night shifts. The Transportation Technician Apprentice is a 3-5 year horizontal career path. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, 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 This training program has been state-approved for veteran's education benefits. 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 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 Employees serve an apprenticeship in which they receive on-the-job instruction, classroom training, or self-study courses Perform entry-level technical highway maintenance and engineering work; performs related work as required 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 Perform entry-level traffic services activities such as striping and replacing and repairing traffic signs and posts 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 Frequent travel to and from the work site with some overnight stay is required Applying for this job indicates that you are willing and physically able to meet the requirements as stated above 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

Requirements

Valid driver's license
Experience operating vehicles with manual transmissions

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement required within 60 days of hire (training may be provided by ITD)
Position may be required to work irregular shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays
Pre-employment drug testing, and random drug and alcohol tests

Responsibilities

Employees serve an apprenticeship in which they receive on-the-job instruction, classroom training, or self-study courses
Perform entry-level technical highway maintenance and engineering work; performs related work as required
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
Perform entry-level traffic services activities such as striping and replacing and repairing traffic signs and posts
This work involves physically demanding tasks such as clearing brush and lifting and carrying heavy objects

Benefits

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.

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