Transportation Technician Apprentice ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus!)

at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Lewiston, Idaho, United States

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Transportation Technician Apprentice ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus!)

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$18.15 - $18.65 Hourly

Location

Lewiston, ID

Job Type

Full Time

Department

Idaho Transportation Department

Job Number

18535 (3560-D2-Lewiston)

Closing

3/26/2023 11:59 PM Mountain

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Description

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.

This announcement will be used to fill a Transportation Technician Apprentice position in District 2, Lewison. The successful candidate will be part of the Vegetation crew in the spring/summer/fall and plow snow in Powell during the winter months.

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: $18.15 - 18.65

+ Completion of Step One: $19.80

+ Completion of Step Two: $21.45

+ Completion of Step Three: $23.14

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!

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

+ 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

Additional qualification

+ Extra credit points will be given to applicants with a current Class A CDL with t anker endorsement , however, a Class A CDL with t anker endorsement is required within 60 days of hire (training will 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

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.

Minimum Standards:

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

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is required to implement an Alcohol and Controlled Substance Program to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Part 382. See Regulations and Policies at the following web site: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/FmcsrGuideDetails.aspx?menukey=382.

If you are selected for this position you must undergo a controlled substance test including:

+ Random

+ Reasonable suspicion

+ Post accident

+ Follow-up

+ Return to duty

Please note: Employees are responsible to understand and comply with the Idaho Transportation Department's drug and alcohol procedures. A refusal to submit to the above testing requirements will result in ineligibility for the position due to the inability to perform the Commercial Motor Vehicle driving functions required. A copy of the requirements can be obtained at ITD's Headquarters Human Resource Office or the nearest ITD District Office.

Supplemental Information

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . 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 Idaho Transportation Department may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

This position may be subject to drug-testing.

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 emai

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