Construction Transportation Technician II - Price

Overview

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 such as 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 online and field-based training programs.

UDOT is seeking dedicated, hands-on individuals to join the Region Four Price Construction Crew as a Transportation Technician II
. As a 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.

As a Transportation Technician in construction, you will perform inspection activities related to work performed by contractors, test roadway materials, and use software to administer construction projects. 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 manage the department’s assets. After 18 months, you are 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.

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. See UDOT Policy 06A-15 Driver License Requirements
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• 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
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• 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 CDL or be able to obtain one within eighteen (18) months of hire. After hire, the candidate will complete all TEP, maintenance equipment, and construction certification requirements.

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…