Ada County Highway District

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The Ada County Highway District is a government agency responsible for maintaining highways and transportation infrastructure in Ada County, Idaho.

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Rating based on 7 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at the Ada County Highway District

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at the Ada County Highway District get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    Good jobs pay you for your break time.

    You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid when they’re sick

    Does the Ada County Highway District pay people when they’re sick?

    Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.

    How we know this

    71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.

    But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to get time off

    How easy is it to get time off at the Ada County Highway District?

    Most people find it easy to get time off.

    How we know this

    100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick days

    How easy is it to take sick days at the Ada County Highway District?

    Most people find it easy to take sick days.

    How we know this

    100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes.

    You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.

    A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.

Benefits

    Good
  • Most people say they can afford the health insurance

    Is the health insurance from the Ada County Highway District affordable enough for their workers?

    Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.

    How we know this

    100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay

    Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it can be expensive.

    A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at the Ada County Highway District feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    Your boss should treat you with respect.

    No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.

    If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get breaks without interruption

    Do people at the Ada County Highway District get to take their breaks without interruption?

    Only some people get breaks without interruption.

    How we know this

    43% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed out

    Is it stressful to work at the Ada County Highway District?

    Some people feel stressed out here.

    How we know this

    57% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.

    Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at the Ada County Highway District enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    86% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at the Ada County Highway District recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    86% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at the Ada County Highway District?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.

    Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to advance

    Do people get support to advance at the Ada County Highway District?

    Most people are given support to advance their career here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 100% of people report being given support to advance their career here.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you grow, if you want to.

    This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.

    This helps you build skills and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening

    Do people think the Ada County Highway District’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

    Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.

    To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.

    This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by headquarters

    Do workers feel well informed about how the Ada County Highway District is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    80% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good employer shares news with all its workers.

    You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.

    Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.

How the Ada County Highway District ranks

Ada County Highway District ranks joint 14th to work for out of public administrative organizations.

  1. 14= City Of Waco
    9.4
  2. 14= Ada County Highway District
    9.4
  3. 14= City Of Riverside (California)
    9.4

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of July 13, 2026.

Handy to know

How are people paid?

By the hour 100% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 7 Ada County Highway District employees