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Welder Machinist - ITD

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/29

Posting End Date: 2025/06/12

Category: Transportation

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 20.28

Maximum Salary: 26.62

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

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 (ITD), 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 Department of Transportation (ITD) currently has an opportunity for aWelder Machinist. This position will be reporting toDistrict 6 Rigby, Idaho.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to perform all types of welding, fabrication and machining to trucks, heavy equipment, snow removal equipment, and roadway structures, e.g. bridges and roadway parts, design improvements, repair procedures, design and install specialized devices, perform related work as required.

Example of Duties

+ Perform structural repair, modification, and remanufacture of heavy road construction, maintenance, and snow removal equipment

+ Design, fabricate, and install specialized attached equipment and subsystems using steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Examples include welding, cutting, machining, plows, harnesses, custom road maintenance attachments, avalanche gun platforms, truck-mounted brooms, etc.

+ Assess equipment damage and provide detailed repair estimates and timelines

+ Determine appropriate metal type, thickness, and welding process

+ Machine and fabricate parts for repair or new construction

+ Ensure accurate measurements to guarantee proper fit of fabricated or repaired components

+ Repair roadside fixtures such as cattle guards and light poles

+ Find and order correct parts; design custom parts or methods to improve equipment performance

+ Evaluate design or use-related equipment failures; redesign or re-manufacture to prevent recurrence using better materials and methods

+ Recommend improved repair or maintenance methods and record proposed changes in the fleet management system

+ Train equipment operators in the proper use and maintenance of specialized equipment

Tools and Equipment Used

+ Hand tools: wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, pliers, drills, grinders, impacts, saws, sanders, etc.

+ Measuring and diagnostic tools: digital multi-meters, electronic testers, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators

+ Computer systems and manufacturer-specific software for diagnostics and repairs

+ Welding and fabrication tools: MIG, TIG, stick, oxy-acetylene welders; lathes; mills; shapers; drill presses; metal brakes and shears; grinders; metal forges; CNC tables

+ Motorized and heavy equipment: forklifts, hydraulic cranes, yard tugs, transport trucks, overhead cranes (5, 7, 10 ton), dump trucks, snowplow trucks, loaders, backhoes

Special Requirements:

+ Welding certifications (all types)

+ Class A CDL driver’s license

+ Flagging certification

+ First Aid and CPR certification

+ Forklift operator’s license

+ Ability to be on call 24/7 with a 30-minute response time.

+ Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, day, or night.

+ Ability to make field repairs using the shop truck with available tools and parts.

+ Overhead hoist inspection and certification

+ Equipment rigging for hoisting

+ Familiarity with various manufacturer-specific electronic/mechanical systems

+ Experience transporting heavy equipment in accordance with DOT regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

+ The methods and standard practices of the welding and machinist trades

+ Various metals and alloys

Experience:

+ Using the tools and equipment common in the welding and machinist trades to fabricate, fit, assemble, manufacture, and repair parts and equipment

+ Working from blueprints and plans and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and layout of work

+ Determining proper welding techniques for various alloys

+ Operating and maintaining metal-removing machines, metal forming equipment, machine tools and a variety of welding devices

Supplemental Information

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] 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 [email protected] .

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