Transportation Technician Senior

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

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, 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 for our Coeur d’Alene Office. This is an entry level position, the first step in the Transportation Technician Engineering Career Path series. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, enthusiastic learner, and constructive team member. 

This position is the first step in the Transportation Technician Senior Horizontal Career Path series.

ITD has created horizontal career paths to create high caliber technicians and better career advancement opportunities for our employees. We encourage our employees to be authentic and provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where all opinions are valued, celebrated, and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement, and retention, which makes ITD better and brings value to our communities. 

This is a career that provides an opportunity to be a part of a variety of public infrastructure development projects in a region that has a rapidly changing landscape. With ITD’s horizontal career path you will be able to gain experience in developing and constructing highway projects and focus on what you enjoy best! Employees are encouraged to find what works best for them, utilizing their strengths and provided them control of their career path in this booming industry.

This position will be in the District 1 Materials section. Emphasis will be on Material Testing: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, and Aggregates, and other Materials Section duties as assigned.

Transportation Technician Senior Horizontal Career Path consists of 3 steps. Wages increase after successful completion of each step in the career path as outlined below:

•  Transportation Technician Senior (Entry) $23.81
• Transportation Technician Senior (Step 1) $25.14
• Transportation Technician Principal, Engineering (Step 2) $27.65
• Engineering Assistant, Transportation (TSEA) (Step 3) $30.51

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Maintain, inspect, and qualify labs and equipment
• Perform & review material acceptance and verification testing and reporting
• Capital equipment inventories and purchasing requests
• Assist in the operation of geotechnical/roadway coring and sampling
• Good knowledge of CADD - Modeling, computer aided Drafting 
• Assess contractor activities including inspection, proper installation sequencing, schedule compliance, and contract requirements
• Inspect, observe, and ensure a construction project is constructed in accordance with contract plans and specifications
• Maintain accurate daily record of the work (labor, equipment, materials, quantities)
• Coordinate, perform, and/or supervise technical engineering work in the field, or office
• Compute, check, and verify quantities, materials, costs, and final contractor payments
• Assist licensed engineers in developing and designing highway construction projects and technical reports
• Review and draft construction plans and proposals under the supervision of a licensed engineer

• Valid driver's license.

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

• 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

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!

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply
• Accrue paid vacation every pay period which increases with state longevity
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/
• Relocation Assistance available to some positions
• Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm
• Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
• Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges

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.