Are you seeking a fulfilling career in public service with opportunities for growth and development? The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) offers a variety of Transport Department Jobs, playing a vital role in ensuring the safety, mobility, and economic vitality of Idaho. If you are a motivated individual looking to contribute to maintaining and improving the state’s infrastructure, ITD provides diverse career paths to match your skills and ambitions. Explore the exciting opportunities available and take the first step towards a rewarding career in transportation. For a comprehensive list of all current openings, please visit the Job Openings page.
Transportation Technician – Operations: Maintain Idaho’s Roadways and Infrastructure
Front-end Loader and Snow Plow
Become a Transportation Technician, Operations (TTO) and be at the forefront of maintaining Idaho’s roadways. This crucial transport department job focuses on the preservation, repair, and restoration of the state’s road system, directly impacting the daily lives of Idaho residents and visitors. Your responsibilities will include snow removal operations, diligent weather monitoring to proactively address potential hazards, thorough construction inspection to ensure quality and compliance, maintenance of vital road drainage systems, bridge upkeep, and the operation of heavy equipment. This role is ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work and contributing to public safety.
The Transportation Technician Apprentice position serves as the entry point into a well-defined 3-5 year career progression within the TTO field. ITD is committed to your professional development, offering comprehensive on-the-job training and classroom instruction. As you achieve team and agency goals and successfully complete each stage of the program, you will be eligible for wage increases, reflecting your growing expertise and contribution.
Key Requirements: A Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is mandatory for this position and must be obtained within 60 days of hire. ITD provides full support to help you meet Entry Level Driver Training requirements and covers all licensing costs.
Port of Entry Trainee: Enforce Commercial Vehicle Compliance and Safety
Join the Idaho Transportation Department as a Port of Entry Trainee and play a critical role in ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of commercial vehicle traffic within the state. In this transport department job, you will be stationed at various ITD Port-of-Entry locations across Idaho, where you will conduct inspections of commercial vehicles to enforce adherence to state and federal laws and regulations. This position is vital for maintaining fair practices within the transportation industry and ensuring the safety of Idaho roads for all users.
Upon successfully completing your probationary period, passing the inspector trainee test, and dedicating a full year of service as a trainee, you will be promoted to the Inspector classification, marking a significant step in your career within the transport department.
Technical Engineering Services Lead (TESL): Shape the Future of Idaho’s Transportation Infrastructure
For those with an engineering background, the Technical Engineering Services Lead (TESL) career path within ITD offers exceptional opportunities to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of Idaho’s transportation infrastructure. These engineering positions are integral to the planning and execution of projects that enhance the state’s transportation network. As a TESL engineer, you will be considered a fully competent professional, capable of managing all conventional engineering aspects within your discipline.
ITD fosters a culture of continuous learning and career advancement through on-the-job training and classroom programs within the TESL horizontal career path. You can join at either the Engineer Intern or Staff Engineer level, depending on your existing certifications and licensure. In this role, you will be expected to work independently, applying your engineering expertise to evaluate situations, select and adapt techniques, and develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Mechanic: Maintain and Repair Vital Transportation Equipment
Examples of Roadway Equipment
Are you a skilled mechanic seeking a stable and rewarding transport department job? ITD is seeking experienced Mechanics to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of heavy-duty road maintenance and construction equipment, as well as light-duty vehicles. This role is essential to ensuring that ITD’s equipment is always operational and safe, supporting the department’s mission to maintain Idaho’s infrastructure. You will be responsible for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work, adhering to both federal and state motor vehicle regulations.
ITD is committed to employee growth and offers Mechanics a clear pathway to advance to the Equipment Technician, Transportation classification. Through a customized training plan, new Mechanics are expected to achieve this advancement within approximately 2 years, enhancing their skills and career prospects within the transport department.
Key Requirements: A Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required for this position within 60 days of hire, along with pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing. ITD provides comprehensive training to meet Entry Level Driver Training requirements and covers all CDL licensing costs.
Transportation Technician, Engineering: Contribute to Highway Construction and Development
Become a Transportation Technician, Engineering and play a vital role in the development and construction of Idaho’s highway infrastructure. This transport department job offers a unique opportunity to be involved in a variety of public infrastructure projects within a rapidly growing region. ITD’s horizontal career path for engineering technicians provides excellent career advancement opportunities, starting at the Transportation Technician Senior level.
In this role, you will gain valuable experience in the development and design phases of highway construction projects. Your responsibilities will also include on-site inspection and observation to ensure that construction projects are executed in strict accordance with contract plans and specifications, contributing to the quality and longevity of Idaho’s roadways.
