Transportation Technician II - Ogden

Job Description

There are plenty of reasons to come and work for one of the nation's leading Department of Transportation. Chief among them is the value placed on our employees. As a Transportation Technician you will have many opportunities to grow and advance. Here are some highlights of being a Transportation Technician  with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) :

An entry level base wage of $21.36 per hour (26 pay periods per year). Then as you advance through the Transportation Education Program (TEP) levels you will receive a wage increase.

Earn additional compensation for on-call (generally winter months), shift differential, weekends and holiday snow removal.

You can choose your path. As you advance there are various areas you can specialize in (example : Maintenance, Construction, Inspection, etc.). You control your career.

You will receive extensive online and field training opportunities at your own pace, to prepare you for advancement.

Everyone says that they offer fantastic benefits, but we actually do. Here's a breakdown of what you can enjoy :

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) : 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage)5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage) 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS) : Employees hired on or after 7 / 1 / 2011 and have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years. Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only. Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7 / 1 / 2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System.
• Paid Time Off - Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick which equates to 2.5 weeks a year for each). Annual leave increases with years of service, sick leave does not. There are also 12 paid holidays.
• We also offer several other benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Position

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 Ogden  Maintenance Station , located at 1445 Wall Avenue, Ogden, UT 84015 .  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.

Principal Duties

As a Transportation Technician you will perform inspection and testing of materials and use a variety of software in the management of construction projects. You will also operate heavy machinery from snowplows to backhoes to maintain the roads, inspect and test materials placed, and use software in the management of the Departments assets. Each Transportation Technician is expected to become proficient in areas of Construction and Maintenance, including but not limited to the following :

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who :

This position may be filled at the Transportation Technician I level for applicants who do not meet the preferences listed below. In order to qualify at the Transportation Technician I level applicants must have a class "A" CDL or be able to obtain one within 60 days of hire. After hire, applicant will need to complete all TEP, maintenance equipment, and construction certification requirements.

Preferences

Preference may be given to applicants who have :

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.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.

Supplemental Information

Here is some additional information of which you should be aware :

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