Port-of-Entry Inspector, Trainee

Port-of-Entry Inspector, Trainee at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States Job Description State of IdahoIdaho Transportation Department

NOTICE:

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 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, 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 Transportation Department is hiring a Port-of-Entry Inspector Trainee for the Bonners Ferry location. The incumbent will inspect commercial vehicles and enforce compliance with laws and regulations governing commercial vehicle traffic. The Port-of-Entry Inspector Trainee position is considered an underfill for the Port-of-Entry Inspector. Explore our Day in the Life video and see the typical workday as a POE Inspector - https://youtu.be/85hBjXApDb8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85hBjXApDb8) The starting hourly rate is $20.70. Upon completion of the probationary period, passing of the inspector trainee test, and completion of six (6) months of service as an inspector trainee, the trainee will be promoted to Inspector classification and the salary will increase to $22.39 per hour.

Examples of Duties:

+ Inspect commercial vehicles and materials for size and weight, safety and hazards using electronic devices and visual inspection; + Determine if licenses and permits are current and valid. Verify driver qualifications including licenses, medical cards, and logbooks; + Issue and sell temporary and oversize permits and registrations; + Use computer terminal to check tax status, registration, and licenses. Collects fees for permits, registrations, and citations; + Operating cash register and accounts for monies received; + Prepare and deliver bank deposits; + Issue warnings or citations for violations and receive fines and bonds; + Write incident and activity reports; + Provide directions and information on road conditions and travel facilities; + Work various shifts, including weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Some knowledge of:

English Job Posting:

JC291363586

Posted On:

May 05, 2026

Updated On:

May 05, 2026