3/13/2020

District 2
Trick out your plow with these cool innovations
Robert Beck, an operator out of the Lucile shed just north of Riggins in District 2, is testing out several of his innovations on the Sterling six-wheeler plow truck assigned to him, borrowing some lessons from past experiences. 
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Driving Safety
First Tracks: Teens and Winter Driving
It’s a weekend tradition for many Idaho families – heading up to snowy mountains to ski or snowboard together. In the same way, learning to drive in winter weather can be a challenge. Just like ski lessons, teens need a little help to be prepared and safe on winter roads.
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Safety Corner
Hydraulic fluid mishap in one district prompts safety reminder in another
A hydraulic fluid injury in mid-January to an employee in one district prompted a different district to reach out to employees about the importance of using safety goggles in the field and shop when handling air hoses and other items that have hydraulic lines.
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Time-saving Innovation
Cooley’s efforts make ITD heavy equipment repairs easier, faster
She started getting requests more frequently from districts in need of heavy-equipment repairs, and ITD Sr. Buyer Denise Cooley noticed that the repairs over $10,000 were being delayed for at least several days as the department waited while the request from the department's Business Support Management processed through the Department of Purchasing. So, she took action.
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Employees
ITD's MVPs
ITD employees have an avenue to share their appreciation for the assistance and guidance of colleagues. Recognition and acknowledgement is an essential component of job satisfaction. These are the MVP cards submitted by employees recently:
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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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Idaho Transportation Board
Public-transit funding, ID-44 study, emergency waivers and employee service highlight board’s March meeting
Funding of public transit programs, discussion of a potential ID-44 corridor plan, possible delegation of emergency service permits to staff, and recognition of employee-service milestones will highlight next week’s meeting of the Idaho Transportation Board in Boise.
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