Transportation Technician Senior, Planning & Engineering Services - State of Idaho

State of Idaho Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hiring a Transportation Technician Senior in the District 1 Coeur d'Alene office. This is an entry-level position and the first step in the Transportation Technician career path.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, eager to learn, and enjoys working as part of a team.

ITD's career path program provides opportunities for growth and advancement while helping employees build valuable technical skills. We foster a welcoming workplace where different perspectives are valued and employees are encouraged to develop their strengths.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects in a fast-growing region. As you gain experience, you can explore different areas of highway development and construction and build a career that aligns with your interests and skills.

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

• Starting wage: $26.43
• Completion of Step One: $27.82
• Completion of Step Two: $30.44
• Completion of Step Three: $33.43

Note: Candidates with 5 years of relevant and equivalent documented experience of at least 5 years OR an associate's degree in Civil Applied Technology may be eligible to start at Step One.

Example of Duties

• 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.
• Review and draft construction plans under the supervision of a licensed engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

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

To qualify, applicants must have at least 6 months of work experience in the following:

• Using construction plans, blueprints, drawings, specifications, maps, charts, graphs, manuals, schematics, and/or Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data.