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<div><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2883/jobpostings/image/UDOT main LOGO 1.png" style="width: 195px" alt="There are plenty of reasons to come and work for one of the nation's leading Department of Transportation. A key focus is the value placed on every employee. As a Transportation Technician, you will have numerous opportunities for growth and advancement. Here are some highlights of being a"></div><br>There are plenty of reasons to come and work for one of the nation's leading Department of Transportation. A key focus is the value placed on every employee. As a Transportation Technician, you will have numerous opportunities for growth and advancement. Here are some highlights of being a <strong>Transportation Technician </strong>with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT):<br><ul style="margin: 10px 0 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0 0 0 40px"><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">An <em><u>entry </u></em>level wage of $21.89 to $26.07, based on relevant experience. Then, as you advance through the <a href="https://www.udot.utah.gov/connect/employee-resources/employee-training/udotu/transportation-education-program/" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important"><strong>Transportation Education Program (TEP) levels</strong></a>, you may receive wage increases. </li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQq3wcg8EENCd5kKZ-3bCaDcNxmZ2yaY/view?usp=sharing" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline"><strong><u>Earn additional compensation</u></strong></a> for on call, shift differential, weekends, and holiday snow removal.</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">Grow your career with us and specialize in areas that interest you, including Maintenance, Construction, Inspection, and more. You're in charge of your professional development.</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">Gain the skills necessary for advancement through our comprehensive online and field training.</li></ul><div style="margin: 20px"><dl style="margin: 0"><dd style="margin-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal !important"><strong>The Position<br></strong>The Utah Department of Transportation is looking for two hard working, hands-on individuals to fill a <strong>Transportation Technician II </strong>position in<strong> Region Two's Park City <strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Maintenance Station </strong></strong></strong>located at<strong><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> 5590 S Pace Frontage Rd, Park City, UT 84098</strong></strong></strong><strong>. </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">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.</span><br><br><strong>Principle Duties</strong><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">As a transportation technician in maintenance, you will learn about general maintenance activities related to state routes, highways, and other transportation infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include operating heavy machinery such as snowplows, salt spreaders, front-end loaders, and backhoes to maintain the roads, inspecting and testing materials used, and utilizing software to manage the Department's assets. After 18 months, each transportation technician is expected to cross-train in various construction areas. You will perform the following:</span><br><ul style="margin: 0 0 3pt"><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 15pt"><p dir="ltr" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 15pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Removing snow from state roadways using snowplows/front-end loaders/salt spreaders/graders/blowers, and other related equipment.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 15pt"><p dir="ltr" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 15pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Performing general maintenance to roadway and drainage features.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 15pt"><p dir="ltr" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 15pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Performing general maintenance on equipment.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 15pt"><p dir="ltr" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 15pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Performing materials testing and providing the associated required documentation to ensure features are constructed/installed according to project plans and specifications.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 15pt"><p dir="ltr" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 15pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Performing construction inspection and documentation on the work performed by contractors.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 15pt"><p dir="ltr" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 15pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Working with contractors to complete construction, maintenance, and permit projects.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 15pt"><p dir="ltr" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 15pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Performing vegetation management, including herbicide application.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; margin-left: 15pt"><p dir="ltr" style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 15pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Completing other duties as assigned and needed by department leadership.</span></p></li></ul></dd><dd style="margin-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal !important"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong><br>The qualified candidate for this position is someone who:<ul style="margin: 10px 0 3pt"><li>Has a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or is able to obtain one within 6 months of hire through Department-provided training and participate in the Region's snow plan. See <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/158PTvaaxpjCwMsnFxu6nA2j1jtg9PfRO/view" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important">UDOT Policy 06A-15 Driver License Requirements</a><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">.</span></li><li>Is able and willing to report to the Region Two Park City Maintenance Station located at 5590 S Pace Frontage Rd, Park City, UT 84098<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">, within a 30-minute response time.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Is able and willing to provide 24-hour availability.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">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 </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-_oN_R6JIrADxPgOXeMRvbwwOS6JQkMg/view" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline">UDOT Policy 02-26 Cell Phones</span></a></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Is able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. </span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Is reliable and can work well in a team environment.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Is able and willing to complete continued education in the UDOT Transportation Technician Education Program (TEP).</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Obtain certifications required by the Region within the first year and keep those certifications current.</span></span></li></ul></dd><dd style="margin-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal !important"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: italic; text-indent: 0">This position may be filled at the Transportation Technician I level for applicants who do not meet the preferences listed below.  In order to qualify at the Transportation Technician I level, applicants must have a class "A" CDL or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire.  After hire, candidate will need to complete all TEP, maintenance equipment, and construction certification requirements.</span><br><br><strong>Preferences</strong><br>Preference may be given to applicants who have:<ul style="margin: 10px 0 3pt"><li>A Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.</li><li>Transportation Education Program (TEP) Transportation Technician II Training.</li><li>UDOT maintenance/construction experience.</li><li>Professional work experience operating heavy equipment.</li><li>Professional work experience with and/or knowledge of roadway maintenance/construction and snow removal.</li></ul><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 14pt 0 0; text-align: left; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><strong>Supplemental Information</strong></p>Here is some additional information of which you should be aware:<ul style="margin: 10px 0 3pt"><li>Registration with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a requirement for all commercial driver license and learner permit holder’s. Selected candidate will be required to register and authorize UDOT to conduct full pre-employment queries and limited queries on their CDL for the duration of their employment in order to be selected for this role. Register by visiting<a href="https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline">https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register</a>.</li><li>This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing of employees after hire. A conditional offer of employment may be made pending drug test results.</li><li>This position requires you to frequently be exposed to hazards and discomforts of traffic and environmental conditions due to the nature of the work assignment. </li><li>This position requires physical exertion.  May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.</li><li>Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.<strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left"><br></strong></li></ul></dd><dd style="margin-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal !important"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">Why Should You Join Our Team?</strong><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you.  Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy.  We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want – and we make sure they can do it safely. </span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility.  Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring.  If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit. </span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Click </span><a href="https://dhrm.utah.gov/why-utah/benefits/" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><strong>here</strong></a> <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">to view a summary of the benefits we offer.</span> </span><br><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">The Agency</strong><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths.  Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions.  Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying.  UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click </span><a href="https://www.udot.utah.gov/connect/about-us/" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">here</a><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">.</span></dd></dl></div><div style="margin: 20px"><dl style="margin: 0"><dt style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: inherit; font-weight: bold"><br></dt><dd style="margin-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal !important"><br></dd></dl></div><br><br>Here is some additional information of which you should be aware:<ul><li>Registration with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a requirement for all CDL holder’s. Selected candidates will be required to register and authorize UDOT to conduct full pre-employment queries and limited queries on their CDL for the duration of their employment in order to be considered for this role. Register by visiting <a href="https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register" target="_blank">https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register</a>.</li><li>This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing of employees after hire. A conditional offer of employment may be made pending drug test results.</li><li>Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.</li><li>This position requires you to frequently be exposed to hazards and discomforts of traffic and environmental conditions due to the nature of the work assignment. </li><li>This position requires physical exertion.  May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.</li></ul>
