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Transportation Technician Senior, Materials Lab

State of Idaho
Coeur d'Alene, ID Other
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/27/2025
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, 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.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Transportation Technician Senior for our Coeur d’Alene Office. This is anentry level position,the first step in the Transportation Technician Engineering Career Path series. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, enthusiastic learner, and constructive team member.

This position is the first step in theTransportation Technician Senior Horizontal Career Path series.

ITD has created horizontal career paths to create high caliber technicians and better career advancement opportunities for our employees. We encourage our employees to be authentic and provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where all opinions are valued, celebrated, and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement, and retention, which makes ITD better and brings value to our communities.

This is a career that provides an opportunity to be a part of a variety of public infrastructure development projects in a region that has a rapidly changing landscape. With ITD’s horizontal career path you will be able to gain experience in developing and constructing highway projects and focus on what you enjoy best! Employees are encouraged to find what works best for them, utilizing their strengths and provided them control of their career path in this booming industry.

This position will be in the District 1 Materials section. Emphasis will be on Material Testing: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, and Aggregates, and other Materials Section duties as assigned.

Transportation Technician Senior Horizontal Career Path Consists Of 3 Steps. Wages Increase After Successful Completion Of Each Step In The Career Path As Outlined Below

  • Transportation Technician Senior (Entry) $26.43
  • Transportation Technician Senior (Step 1) $27.82
  • Transportation Technician Principal, Engineering (Step 2) $30.44
  • Engineering Assistant, Transportation (TSEA) (Step 3) $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

  • Maintain, inspect, and qualify labs and equipment
  • Perform & review material acceptance and verification testing and reporting
  • Capital equipment inventories and purchasing requests
  • Assist in the operation of geotechnical/roadway coring and sampling
  • 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 and technical reports Review and draft construction plans and proposals under the supervision of a licensed engineer

Minimum Qualifications:Must possess all MQs to qualify for the position

Licensure: Valid driver's license.

Good Knowledge Of

  • Computer systems and applications used in engineering, design, construction or roadway maintenance.

Experience

  • Using construction plans, blueprints, drawings, specifications, maps, charts, graphs, manuals, schematics, and/or GIS data;
  • Providing direction, training, or assistance to others on engineering, design, construction, roadway maintenance projects, or other applicable work assignments;
  • Identifying and organizing materials, tools, or equipment for construction, roadway maintenance, engineering, design projects, or other applicable assignments.

To learn more about the department, please visit theITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at:careers@itd.idaho.govor 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 visithttps://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

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 emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Salary : $26 - $33

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