Journey Diesel Mechanic - Region Two

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced mechanic who takes pride in high-quality work? The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a self-motivated professional to join our Region Two (Salt Lake) Equipment Shop .

As a Journey Diesel Mechanic, you will ensure our fleet—including snowplows, heavy-duty trucks, and heavy and light duty equipment —operates safely and efficiently. You will primarily work in our shop, but you will also travel across the region to service heavy duty trucks and equipment in the field when it cannot be brought in for repairs.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of equipment maintenance. Key duties include:

• Maintenance & Inspection: Perform oil changes, lubrication, and safety inspections.
• Diagnosis & Repair: Use diagnostic tools to identify and fix mechanical issues, including overhauls and adjustments.
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Fabrication: Perform welding, brazing, and cutting as needed for repairs.
• Testing: Road-test vehicles before and after service to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Operations: Order parts, manage inventory paperwork, and interpret repair manuals.
• Field Work: Transport equipment and perform emergency repairs at various job sites.

Minimum Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Experience: At least four (4) years of professional mechanic experience. Relevant education may be substituted for experience year-for-year.
• Licensing: A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Certification: A State Inspection certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Tools: You must provide your own full set of mechanic tools (a tool allowance is provided).
• Availability: Must be available 24/7 for overtime and varied schedules, especially during weather events.

Wage Information
Starting at $30.00 per hour, with higher offers based on your specific experience.

Position Details
Here is some important information about the position:

• Testing: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing of employees after hire.
• Physical Demands: This is a strenuous role. You must be able to lift over 50 pounds and work in restricted spaces (crawling, crouching, or climbing).
• Safety: You will work around heavy machinery and chemicals, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Note: Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Director/Group Leader.

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 hereto 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 Clifton Strengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

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