Transportation Technician II - Provo Canyon

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
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  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
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  Earn extra pay for on-call shifts, shift differentials, weekends, and holiday snow removal.
• Career growth
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  Specialize in areas that interest you, including Maintenance, Construction, Inspection, and more. You will be in charge of your professional development.
• Comprehensive training
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  Gain the skills needed for advancement through a combination of online and field-based training programs.

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking two dedicated, hands-on individuals to join Region Three's Provo Canyon 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.

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.

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 Provo Canyon Maintenance Station, located at 3721 E Provo Canyon, Provo, UT 84604.
• 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.

• A Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
• Transportation Education Program (TEP) Transportation Technician II Training.
• UDOT maintenance/construction experience.
• Professional work experience operating heavy…