Construction Transportation Technician II - Willard

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.

• An entry level wage of $21.89 to $26.07, based on relevant experience. Then, as you advance through the Transportation Education Program (TEP) levels, you may receive wage increases.
• Earn additional compensation for on call, shift differential, weekends, and holiday snow removal.
• 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.
• Gain the skills necessary for advancement through our comprehensive online and field training.

The Utah Department of Transportation is looking for a hard working, hands-on individual to fill a Transportation Technician II position with Region One's Willard Construction Crew. 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.

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.
• Performing materials testing to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Performing construction inspection and documentation on the work performed by contractors.
• Performing materials testing and providing the required documentation to ensure features are constructed/installed according to project plans and specifications.
• Working with contractors to complete 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.

The qualified candidate for this position is someone who:

• 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 UDOT Policy 06A-15 Driver License Requirements.
• You must reside within a 30-minute response time of the Region Boundary.
• 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 Technician Education Program (TEP).
• Obtain certifications required by the Region within the first year and keep those certifications current.

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) 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.

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