Road Maintenance Technician 2
Summary
The Valley County Road & Bridge Department is seeking a dedicated, highly skilled professional to fill the role of Road Maintenance Technician 2. This advanced-level position is ideal for an experienced equipment operator who thrives in an active, hands-on environment, operates heavy production machinery with high precision, and takes pride in keeping the county’s infrastructure safe and reliable for the community. This is a full-time position with full county benefits.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
During the warmer months, the technician focuses on specialized road construction and infrastructure rehabilitation, including pioneering new road sections, cutting slopes, establishing sub-grades, and precision ditching. The technician also designs and implements complex, non-standard work zone traffic control plans according to MUTCD guidelines.
When winter weather hits, the technician leads complex winter plowing operations on high-difficulty mountain passes or heavily drifted routes, operating rotary snowblowers or motor graders equipped with snow wings under hazardous winter conditions to ensure commuter safety.
Safely operates complex heavy equipment with high precision, including motor graders, excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, chip spreaders, and heavy rollers, while diagnosing minor mechanical field issues and mentoring Technician 1 staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Road Maintenance Technician 2 is distinguished from the Technician 1 position in that incumbents must possess a Class A CDL with a Tanker endorsement, possess an LHTAC Road Scholar certification, demonstrate mastery over heavy machinery (e.g., motor graders, excavators, etc.), and possess advanced technical troubleshooting and work-zone layout skills.
A Technician 1 focuses on standard commercial vehicles and medium-sized equipment, whereas the Technician 2 executes specialized, high-precision construction and maintenance tasks under minimal supervision.
Typical Qualifications
The department is looking for an independent, safety-minded operator with strong problem-solving skills who can read engineering blueprints, interpret grade stakes, and adapt to changing field, weather, or soil conditions.
To be considered for this position, applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement.
A valid Idaho Traffic Control Flagger Certification.
An LHTAC Road Scholar certification.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment operation and road maintenance, or a demonstrated mastery of complex equipment, with proven skill operating motor graders and excavators to precise grade specifications.
A thorough knowledge base of soil mechanics, drainage principles, and asphalt/gravel application techniques.
Benefits
Retirement Security: Full membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Comprehensive Healthcare: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage through Blue Cross of Idaho.
Generous Paid Time Off: 176 hours of starting Personal Leave, plus 11 Paid Holidays and Bereavement Leave.
Financial & Personal Wellness: Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Culture & Environment: A stable career path with advancement opportunities, a casual workplace culture, and the daily satisfaction of serving your community.