Transportation Technician II - Saratoga Springs

at  State of Utah

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 wage of $20.74. Then as you advance through the Transportation Education Program (TEP) levels you will receive a wage increase through each level.
• Earn
• 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 medial 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 than 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.
• 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.
• 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). Annual leave increases with years of service, sick leave doe not. There are also 12 paid holidays.
• We also offer several other benefits.

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 Three’s, Saratoga Springs Maintenance Station located at 701 W 1400 N, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045. This is a very important position that is part of a team that constructs and maintains state roads and Keeps Utah Moving as safely and efficiently as possible.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Our Transportation Technicians use a variety of computer systems, inspection tools and heavy machinery from snow plows to backhoes to do their work. Each Transportation Technician is expected to become proficient in areas of Maintenance and Construction, including but not limited to the following:

• Performing general maintenance to roadway and drainage features.
• Performing general maintenance on equipment.
• Removing snow from state roadways using snowplows/graders/blowers, etc.
• Performing construction inspection and documentation.
• Performing materials testing and providing the associated required documentation to ensure features are constructed/installed according to project plans and specifications.
• Performing materials sampling and testing along with the associated required documentation.
• Working with contractors to complete construction, maintenance and permit projects.
• Perform vegetation management including herbicide application.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

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 wage of $20.74. Then as you advance through the Transportation Education Program (TEP) levels you will receive a wage increase through each level.
• Earn
• 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 medial 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 than 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.
• 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.
• 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). Annual leave increases with years of service, sick leave doe not. There are also 12 paid holidays.
• We also offer several other benefits