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Job Description
There are plenty of reasons to come and work for one of the nation’s leading Department of Transportation. Chief among them is the value placed on our employees. As a Transportation Technician you will have many opportunities to grow and advance. Here are some highlights of being a Transportation Technician with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT):

An entry level base wage of $21.36 per hour (26 pay periods per year). Then as you advance through the Transportation Education Program (TEP) levels you will receive a wage increase.

Earn additional compensation for on-call (generally winter months), shift differential, weekends and holiday snow removal.

You can choose your path. As you advance there are various areas you can specialize in (example: Maintenance, Construction, Inspection, etc.). You control your career.
You will receive extensive online and field training opportunities at your own pace, to prepare you for advancement.
Everyone says that they offer fantastic benefits, but we actually do. Here’s a breakdown of what you can enjoy:
Health Insurance – Pubic Employee Health Program (PEHP)
Retirement – Utah Retirement Systems (URS)
Paid Time Off – Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick which equates to 2.5 weeks a year for each). Annual leave increases with years of service, sick leave does not. There are also 12 paid holidays.
We also offer several other benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Position
The Utah Department of Transportation is looking for a hard working, hands-on individual to fill a Transportation Technician II position in Region One’s Ogden Maintenance Station, located at 1445 Wall Avenue, Ogden, UT 84015. This is a very important position that is part of a team that oversees/is involved with the construction and maintenance of state roads and Keeps Utah Moving as safely and efficiently as possible.

Principal Duties
As a Transportation Technician you will perform inspection and testing of materials and use a variety of software in the management of construction projects. You will also operate heavy machinery from snowplows to backhoes to maintain the roads, inspect and test materials placed, and use software in the management of the Departments assets. Each Transportation Technician is expected to become proficient in areas of Construction and Maintenance, including but not limited to the following:

• Performing general maintenance to roadway and drainage features.
• Performing general maintenance on equipment.
• Removing snow from state roadways using snowplows/graders/blowers, etc.
• Performing construction inspection and documentation on the work performed by contractors.
• Performing materials sampling and testing and providing the associated required documentation to ensure features are constructed/installed by contractors according to project plans and specifications.
• Working with contractors to complete construction, maintenance and permit projects.
• Perform vegetation management including herbicide application.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who:

• Has a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the “N” endorsement (an “N” endorsement with a “K” restriction is acceptable for applicants under the age of 21) or is able to obtain within 60 days after hire through Department provided training. See Policy 06A-15
• Is able and willing to report to the Ogden Maintenance Station, located at 1445 Wall Avenue, Ogden, UT 84015 within a 30-minute response time.
• Is able and willing to provide 24-hour availability.
• Will self-provide a smartphone with data and will be eligible to receive a monthly taxable allowance to offset the cost of cell plans. See UDOT Policy 02-26 Cell Phones
• Is able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Is reliable and can work well in a team environment.
• Is able and willing to complete continued education in the UDOT Transportation Education Program (TEP).
• Obtain certifications required by the Region within the first year and keep those certifications current.
• Has a positive attitude.
• Is self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Is willing to learn, improve, and develop new skills.
• Works well in a team environment.

Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants who have:

• A Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Transportation Education Program (TEP) Transportation Technician II Training.
• UDOT maintenance/construction experience.
• Professional work experience operating heavy equipment.
• Professional work experience with and/or knowledge of roadway maintenance/construction and snow removal.