Temp Transportation Technician - Flagger

Posting Begin Date: 2025/03/21

Category: Transportation

Sub Category: Maintenance

Work Type: Part Time Not Benefit Eligible

Location: Kooskia, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 18.55

Maximum Salary: 21.64

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

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.

Idaho Transportation Department is recruiting fortwo (2)Temporary Transportation TechniciansinDistrict 2 - Bovill, Craigmont, Grangeville, Kooskia, Lewiston, Lucile, Moscow, Orofino, Potlach and/or Weippe, Idaho. This temporary position will provide support to keep our highways safe and clear. Idaho Transportation Department is seeking individuals who are hardworking and interested in seasonal employment. These individuals need to be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as with a team to provide a high-quality service.

Incumbents are required to work in all weather conditions, under hazardous conditions, on obstructed roads and congested highways, in considerable noise, around operating equipment, and with hazardous materials. This position is non-benefited and could work up to 40 hours per week for up to 5 months.

Example of Duties

This position will focus on traffic control/flagging but could also include:

• Operating a shadow vehicle safely

• Working near chemicals and toxic materials

• Perform entry-level technical highway maintenance work

• Some data entry as needed for diary, time entry etc.

• May operate a variety of power tools and light and heavy highway equipment to maintain roadways, signs, bridges, and other transportation facilities

• Perform entry-level traffic services activities such as replacing and repairing traffic signs and posts

• Vegetation and/or litter removal from highway

• Performs related work as required

  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. The incumbent will not be considered for this position if the following violations have occurred within the set timeframes:

  Disqualifiers:

  Within the last three (3) years:

1. Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident

2. Four (4) moving violations

3. Failure to submit to a chemical test

   Within the last two (2) years:

4. Three (3) moving violations

Within the last twelve (12) months:

1. Accumulation of six (6) points

2. Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs

3. Two (2) moving violations

See Regulations and Policies at the following website: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/FmcsrGuideDetails.aspx?menukey=382 .

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! 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 prohibiting 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.