Road Technician I

Salary: $20.72 - $23.38 Hourly
Location : Streets Dept. 1311 N 3rd Ave Caldwell ID 83605 USA, ID
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400236
Department: Streets
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Description

In an underfill/training capacity, performs manual labor and operates a variety of equipment to construct, repair and maintain the City's streets, curbs, sidewalks and drainage systems; performs related work as required.

Incumbent is obtaining Class A CDL and Tanker Endorsement and gaining experience for promotion to Road Tech II with solid performance and meeting minimum qualifications, typically within 8 to 12 months of hire.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform manual work associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of the City's streets, curbs, sidewalks, street signs and drainage systems. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the assigned Lead and/or Supervisor. An employee in this class may be assigned to one or more specific areas of responsibility. Principal duties are performed in an outdoor environment, which may involve adverse weather conditions, roadways, and related hazards.
Responsibilities

• Removes worn, cracked or weathered asphalt using hand or power tools and loads debris for disposal;
• Grades and repairs underlay or roadbed to prepare surface for patching;
• Rolls asphalt patching material and assures patch meets grade and standards;
• Seals and repairs asphalt and concrete infrastructures such as driveways and parking lots;
• Constructs retaining walls and other masonry structures;
• Manually digs trenches, secures, lowers and installs pipes and places precasts or builds inlet boxes and replaces and compacts bedding and overlay material;
• Grades and prepares surfaces for concrete curbs, gutters and storm water inlets;
• Builds and sets forms and pours and finishes cement for concrete structures such as curbs, gutters and storm water inlets;
• Operates mowers, chain saws and weed eaters to maintain right-of-ways, medians and common areas;
• Operates the following machines/equipment: boom/scissor lifts, power broom, sander, roller, forklift,
• Cleans and clears storm water inlets, drains, bridges, creeks and drainage;
• Plants trees, shrubs and plants, landscapes new construction areas and repairs or replaces landscaping disturbed during construction projects;
• Cleans and maintains City structures such as parking garages, decks and downtown areas;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Fuels, lubricates, performs preventative maintenance and inspects equipment for use in maintenance facilities and projects;
• Cleans and restores construction areas, job sites and other project areas;
• Cleans, maintains and repairs tools, equipment and facilities;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience Required:

• At least one year of work experience demonstrating proficiency in the operation of light and medium equipment and tools.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a State of Idaho Class A CDL, No Restrictions with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Position is subject to on-call and service response within a specified amount of time.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, drug testing and physical.

Preferred:

• Flagger
• CPR certified
• First Aid certified

*Eligible for promotion to Road Technician II upon meeting minimum requirements for that position, acceptable work performance, and supervisor approval.
The City of Caldwell offers a complete benefits package to full-time (30 or more hours per week) employees including health care, dental, vision, PERSI retirement, 401k with City match, deferred compensation plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

The City is a qualifying employer for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
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I have at least one year of work experience demonstrating proficiency in the operation of light and medium equipment and tools.
02

I am at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

• Yes
• No

03

I have the ability to obtain a State of Idaho Class A CDL, No Restrictions with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
04

I understand this position is subject to on-call and service response within a specified amount of time.
05

I understand this position requires a successful completion of pre-employment background check, drug testing and physical.
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