10/18/2019

District 5
Employee Spotlight: Soda Springs Foreman Gil Wright
We all know that one guy that has dabbled in just about everything. He knows everyone and has seemingly done it all…or just about. Meet Gil Wright of District 5.
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District 3
Avalanche crew brings French innovation to Idaho to improve winter operations in Canyon Creek
This year ITD’s avalanche crew from Lowman has a couple of new tools to do their jobs — remote avalanche control systems called O’Bellx to keep Sneaky and Six Shooter in line.
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Safety Corner
Safety Trio
ITD is involved in various trainings and debriefings all over the state each week in the name of enhancing employee safety and the safety we provide to the traveling public. Here are a few of the most recent efforts:
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Thank You
Pilot thanks D5 crew for highway taxi assist
The pilot of a plane that had to use Idaho Highway 34 as his own personal landing strip on Sept. 21 sent a recent thank you letter to some D5 employees. The crew closed the road to ensure the safety of the aircraft and the traveling public, and made sure the plane got back off the ground.
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Personal Finance
PERSI Performance
One common thread for all of us as state workers is our membership in the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho. PERSI has slogged through this fiscal year so far, but remains on the positive side — $70.9M.
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Career Development
ITD Job Openings
The current list of job openings may help inform employees of the career choices available to them that make ITD a great place to work. It also may assist in external recruitment when looking for the best candidates.
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Employees
Headquarters Service Awards recognize 445 years
During the monthly Idaho Transportation Board in Boise on Oct. 17, 29 employees at Headquarters were recognized for a combined 445 years of service to the state. One employee even received a standing ovation.
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Department Honors
ITD wins international awards for marketing & communication
The department’s Office of Communication (with help from others) recently won three international awards for marketing & communication efforts. The awareness campaign for the expansion of the "Move Over" law won a Platinum award, the first-ever video annual report won a Gold award, and the historical photo library was given Honorable Mention.
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