Transportation Technician II - Wellsville

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. Here are some highlights of being a Transportation Technician with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT):

• 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 in Region One's Wellsville Maintenance Station located at 1050 S Center St, Wellsville, UT 84339
. 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 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:

• Removing snow from state roadways using snowplows, front‑end loaders, salt spreaders, graders, blowers, and other related equipment.
• Performing general maintenance to roadway and drainage features.
• Performing general maintenance on equipment.
• Performing materials testing and providing the associated required documentation to ensure features are constructed/installed according to project plans and specifications.
• Performing construction inspection and documentation on the work performed by contractors.
• Working with contractors to complete construction, maintenance, and permit projects.
• Performing vegetation management, including herbicide application.
• Completing other duties as assigned and needed by department leadership.

• 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.
• Is able and willing to report to the Region One Wellsville Maintenance Station located at 1050 S Center St, Wellsville, UT 84339, within a 30‑minute response time.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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…