Construction Support Specialist
State of Utah
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Construction Transportation Technician II - Price
State of Utah
810 Department of Transportation
Location
Price, Utah, 84129
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working on a construction crew for Utah's Department of Transportation in Price, where you'll inspect construction projects, test road materials, and help maintain highways by operating heavy equipment like snowplows.
It's a hands-on role that includes collaborating with contractors and cross-training in different areas after about 18 months.
A good fit would be someone reliable and physically fit who enjoys outdoor work, has experience with machinery, and wants opportunities to advance in transportation maintenance and construction.
Key Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Relevant experience in construction, maintenance, or transportation
- Ability to perform materials testing and inspection
- Skills in operating heavy equipment such as snowplows, backhoes, and graders
- Proficiency in using software for project administration and asset management
- Willingness to cross-train in construction and maintenance roles after 18 months
- Ability to work on-call shifts, including weekends, holidays, and snow removal
Full Job Description
There are many reasons to join one of the nation's leading Department of Transportation. At UDOT, we value every employee and provide opportunities for growth and advancement. As a Transportation Technician, you will have access to:
- Competitive starting wages: Entry-level pay ranges from $21.89 - $26.07 depending on relevant experience and certifications. As you progress through the Transportation Education Program (TEP), you may be eligible for additional wage increases.
- Additional compensation: Earn extra pay for on-call shifts, shift differentials, weekends, and holiday snow removal.
- Career growth: Specialize in areas that interest you, including Maintenance, Construction, Inspection, and more. You will be in charge of your professional development.
- Comprehensive training: Gain the skills needed for advancement through a combination of online and field-based training programs.
- The Position
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking dedicated, hands-on individuals to join the Region Four Price Construction Crew as a Transportation Technician II. - As a valued member of the Price Construction Crew, you will support the construction and maintenance of Utah’s state transportation system, helping UDOT fulfill its mission to Keep Utah Moving. This crew delivers essential construction projects throughout Carbon County, strengthening mobility, safety, and access for residents, businesses, and travelers.
Principle Duties
As a Transportation Technician in construction, you will perform inspection activities related to work performed by contractors, test roadway materials, and use various software to administer construction projects. To ensure operational readiness, you will also work in maintenance, operating heavy equipment from snowplows to backhoes to maintain the roads, inspecting and testing materials placed, and using software to manager the department's assets. After 18 months, each Transportation Technician is expected to cross-train in various construction areas. You will perform the following:Assisting with the inspection and documentation of UDOT construction projects.
Conducting materials testing and documenting results to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
Construction inspection and documentation on the work performed by contractors.
Collaborating with contractors on construction, maintenance, and permit projects.
When cross-training in a maintenance role, assist in snow removal operations as needed.
Removing snow from state roadways using snowplows/graders/blowers, etc.
Performing general maintenance on equipment.
Completing other duties as assigned and needed by department leadership.
- Minimum Qualifications
The qualified candidate for this position must:- Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with applicable endorsements, or be able to obtain one within eighteen (18) months of hire through Department-provided training and participate in the Region’s snow plan. ) See UDOT Policy 06A-15 Driver License Requirements.)
- Be available for 24-hour on-call coverage.
- Provide a smartphone with data at their own expense; eligible to receive a monthly taxable allowance to offset cell plan costs (See UDOT Policy 02-26 Cell Phones)t
- Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Be reliable and able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Complete continued education in the UDOT Transportation Technician Education Program (TEP).
- Obtain and maintain any Region-required certifications within the first year of employment.
- Underfill
- This position may be filled at the Transportation Technician I level for applicants who do not meet the preferred qualifications listed below. To qualify at the TT I level, applicants must hold a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within eighteen (18) months of hire. After hire, the candidate will be required to complete all Transportation Technician Education Program (TEP), maintenance equipment, and construction certification requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to current UDOT employees and seasonal UDOT employees. Preference may also be given to applicants who have:- A Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
- Transportation Education Program (TEP) Transportation Technician II Training.
- Construction experience on highway or local roadway projects.
- UDOT maintenance/construction experience.
- Professional work experience operating heavy equipment.
- Professional work experience with and/or knowledge of roadway maintenance and snow removal.
- Why Should You Join Our Team?
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. - 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.
- 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. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
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.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.
Additional Information
Here is some additional information of which you should be aware: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 visitinghttps://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register.
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