Transportation Operations Team Lead (TOTL)

$52,000 - $67,288/Yr

State of Idaho - Boise, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Boise, ID

5,001-10,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Transportation Operations Team Lead (TOTL) position at the Idaho Transportation Department is a promotional opportunity focused on supervising staff and coordinating highway maintenance. This role is the first step in the TOTL horizontal career path series, requiring proactive leadership, safety focus, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance projects, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with various agencies and contractors.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reviews and approves traffic control plan(s) for the assigned region.

Requirements

• Current Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement at time of hire.
• Good knowledge of highway maintenance materials and procedures.
• Experience planning and organizing work crews for maintenance and repair projects.
• Experience training others in equipment operation and highway maintenance methods.
• Experience inspecting maintenance and repair activities for compliance with standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of heavy equipment and fleet operations.
• Knowledge of supervisory and leadership practices.
• Experience working in a collaborative and high-functioning team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• PERSI retirement benefits
• Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave
• 11 paid holidays per year