DescriptionApplications are now being accepted for an Assistant Traffic Ops Engineer in the Traffic Ops Department. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting wage of $37.40 - $45.40 per hour DOQ.
ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Primary Duties:
- Under the supervision of the Congestion Management Supervisor, the Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer / Traffic Operations Engineer plans, organizes and implements traffic flow and safety improvements, including signal timing and coordination; makes adjustments to signal timing for construction, special events and incidents that result in detours and/or lane closures.
- Investigates and resolves traffic signal operations-related problems and complaints; communicates with individual citizens via phone and in writing regarding the operation of traffic signals.
- This position will require assisting in the operation of the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and supporting the occasional special event on weekends or evenings
Qualifications:
- Assistant Traffic Ops Engineer: A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Traffic Engineering or related Engineering field is required. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) within one year is also required. OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be acceptable.
- Traffic Ops Engineer: A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field is required. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Idaho or able to obtain PE within one year. Or, an extensive combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be acceptable.
A completed application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m., September 18, 2026. Applications are available on our website at www.achdidaho.or and at 5800 N. Meeker Ave, Boise, ID.
