Transportation Technician Senior - Bridge Inspection

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

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.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Transportation Technician Senior - Bridge Inspection Trainee position for our Bridge Asset Management team in Boise. This position will be trained to perform bridge inspections and writing reports for each bridge. The position will assist on planning, preparing, and performing initial, routine, in-depth, fracture critical, confined space and underwater inspection of bridged as per National Bridge Inspection Standards.

This position is established at the Engineering Assistant, Transportation Staff level and may be underfilled at the transportation technician senior level or engineering transportation technician principal level. Upon successful completion of a training plan and when minimum qualifications for the Engineering Assistant, Transportation Staff level are met, the incumbent will be reclassified to an Engineering Assistant, Transportation Staff and compensated accordingly.

Note: This position can expect to travel up to 180 days per year.

*An offer will be contingent upon a driver's license record check.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Assist in performing routine and in-depth bridge inspections
• Prepare computer generated reports in accordance with National Bridge Inspections Standards (NBIS) using Pontis software system
• Spend a minimum of one day per year in the field with each consultant bridge inspector for accuracy and conformance to NBI standards
• Assist underwater inspection team
• Meet with district personnel to discuss maintenance and bridge repairs needed in the districts
• Operate controls for bucket on under bridge inspection truck
• Meet with and assist outside agencies with bridge repairs and needs
• Perform non-destructive testing of bridge members (e.g. mag particle, die penetrant, ultrasound, chain drag and sounding of concrete members)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

**You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to qualify for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Licensure:

• Valid driver's license

Good knowledge of:

• Computer systems and applications used in engineering/construction and maintenance

Experience:

• Using engineering plans, specifications, maps, charts and/or GIS data
• Providing direction and training on highway maintenance or construction inspection to others
• Identifying and organizing appropriate materials and equipment for maintenance or construction projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Good knowledge of: Transportation management systems used in construction or maintenance
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in bridge design, construction, and/or maintenance.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

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

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