Transportation Operations Team Lead (TOTL) - State of Idaho
Boise, ID Not Available
About the Job
Description
State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department
NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
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Transportation Operations Team Lead (TOTL) Caldwell/Marsing/Murphy Foreman Area District 3
ITD has a promotional opportunity for a Transportation Operations Team Lead for D3 Caldwell/Marsing/Murphy. This position is the first step in the Transportation Operations Team Leader (TOTL) horizontal career path series, which starts at the Transportation Technician Principal, Maintenance (TTPM) classification. This is a challenging career opportunity that will focus on supervising staff and coordinating highway maintenance. The successful candidate will be proactive, safety focused, have excellent communication and computer skills and will be a constructive team leader. Employees in the Transportation Operations Team Leader (TOTL) horizontal career path must complete the following two steps within four years. To pass the steps, you must meet key performance indicators, demonstrate essential skills and maintain worker safety.
After successful completion of each step, wages may increase as outlined below
- TTPM Entry: $25.21
- TTPM Step 1: $28.41
- TOTL Step 2: $32.35
The current opening requires
- Current Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement at time of hire
- Random drug and alcohol testing
- Work nights and weekends and holidays
Example of Duties
- Supervises or coordinates maintenance projects on state highways.
- Assists staff to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate activities of staff in major maintenance and repair projects.
- Estimates equipment, materials and manpower needed for projects.
- Uses highway plans, specifications, maps and aerial photos for repair, widening, alignment and right-of-way purposes.
- Inspects completed work and assures quality and compliance with standards and specifications.
- Coordinates activities with utility companies, city, county and state agencies and contractors.
- Review and approve traffic control plan(s) for the assigned region, Traffic Control Supervisor Certification will be required within the first year in the position.
- Experience operating specialized equipment such as: Loaders, rotary plows, excavators, and bulldozers in road clearing operations will be to your advantage.
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. Frequent travel to and from the work site with some overnight stay is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Good knowledge of:
- Highway maintenance materials and procedures;
- Equipment management systems and operational capabilities and limitations for highway maintenance activities;
- Policies, procedures, and traffic control for highway maintenance.
- Must have current Flagging Certification.
Minimum requirements gained by one year of experience or OJT training.
Experience:
- Planning and organizing work crews with appropriate equipment and materials for routine and emergency maintenance and repair projects: Minimum requirement gained by experience organizing groups with proper personnel/equipment for routine single activity work; routine instruction of others; organizing groups for routine project activity; checking to assure work is in compliance with standards.
- Training others in equipment operation and methods and procedures used for highway maintenance and repair: Minimum requirement gained by experience organizing groups with proper personnel/equipment for routine single activity work; routine instruction of others; organizing groups for routine project activity; checking to assure work is in compliance with standards.
- Inspecting maintenance and repair activities for compliance with standard practice and specifications: Minimum requirement gained by MOP manual use; Inspection of completed projects to assure compliance with Idaho maintenance standards/project specifications.
- Using project plans, specifications, and special provisions: Minimum requirement gained by MOP manual use; Inspection of completed projects to assure compliance with Idaho maintenance standards/project specifications.
- Operating and performing preventive maintenance on heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
- Good knowledge of ITD standard drawings and operations manual.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Heavy equipment and fleet operations;
- Supervisory and leadership practices;
- Microsoft Office software;
Experience:
- Working in a collaborative and high-functioning team environment; collecting data in electronic databases, analyzing the data, and making business decisions based on the data
To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: careers@itd.idaho.gov 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 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 email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.