Transportation Technician II - West Valley

Transportation Technician II

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) :

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 two hard-working, hands-on individuals to fill a Transportation Technician II position in Region Two's West Valley Maintenance Station located at 2443 Anna Caroline Dr, West Valley, UT 84120. 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.

Principle duties as a transportation technician in maintenance include :

• 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.

The qualified candidate for this position is someone who :

Preference may be given to applicants who have :

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

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.

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.