Transportation Technician II - Blanding

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 two dedicated, hands-on individuals to join Region Four's Blanding Maintenance Station as a Transportation Technician II. This critical role is part of a dedicated team responsible for supporting the construction and maintenance of state roads, helping to Keep Utah Moving safely and efficiently.

Principle Duties
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:

• Operating heavy equipment such as snowplows, salt spreaders, front-end loaders, backhoes, graders, and blowers to maintain roadways.
• Removing snow from state routes during winter operations.

• Performing general maintenance on roads, drainage systems, and Department equipment.

• Conducting materials testing and documenting results to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.

• Performing construction inspection and documenting contractor work.

• Collaborating with contractors on construction, maintenance, and permit projects.

• Managing vegetation, including herbicide application.

• 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 six (6) months of hire through Department-provided training and participate in the Region’s snow plan. )See UDOT Policy 06A-15 Driver License Requirements.)
• Be able and willing to report within 30 minutes to the UDOT Blanding Maintenance Station, located at 1600 South Hwy 191, Blanding UT 84511.
• 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)
• 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.

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 six (6) 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 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.

Supplemental 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 visiting https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register.

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.

This position requires regular region wide travel.

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.

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.

Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region 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 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.

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