Seasonal Transportation Technician or General Maintenance Worker - Military veterans preferred

Salary: See Position Description Location : Sevier County, UT Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 41660 Agency: 810 Department of Transportation Unit: 4490 DOT Region 4 Seasonal Opening Date: 05/31/2024 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Recruiter: April Nicholls, anichollsutah.gov of Openings: 14 Location: UDOT Region Four: 55 N Sevier Hwy, Sevier, UT 84766 Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position. Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits. Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128. Job Description The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) in Region Four - Sevier is hiring for the summer season If you are looking for outdoor seasonal summer work, the Utah Department of Transportation is in need of Seasonal Transportation Technicians or General Maintenance Workers on the Sealcoat Crew . We are looking for hardworking, hands-on individuals to fill several vacancies. These positions are full-time, temporary positions that will assist UDOT with its busy summer season. We are willing to train the right person for the job The position may be filled as a Transportation Technician I if you have a Class 'A' Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or a General Maintenance Worker II if you do not have a CDL. Principal Duties As part of our Sealcoat Crew, you are responsible for: Working on our chip seal crew. Flagging. Tabbing. Shoveling. Driving a pickup or one-ton truck, which may include pulling a trailer. Running a roller or self-propelled broom. Maintaining roadways including vegetation, weed control, drainage, sign and structure maintenance, litter pick-up, repairing fences and guardrails, yard and driveway cleaning, etc. Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards. UDOT will provide: All training and certification for Flagging. All personal protective equipment (PPE). You will report to the UDOT Maintenance Station in Sevier for work. Hotel and meals will be reimbursed when working out of town. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidates for this position will: Have a current Class D driver's license. Have the ability to routinely lift heavy objects (minimum of 50 pounds). Be able and willing to work outdoors in various types of weather and conditions. Be a dependable and reliable self-starter. Work well in a team environment and independently as required. Preference may be given to applicants who have: Experience operating heavy equipment. Experience with and/or knowledge of roadway maintenance/construction. If you have a Class "A" CDL: The position will be a Transportation Technician I and the starting pay will be no less than $20.74/hour. If you do not have a Class "A" CDL: The position will be a General Maintenance Worker II and the starting pay will be no less than $16.31/hour. INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN APPLY ONLINE OR MAY CONTACT THE STATION SUPERVISOR LISTED BELOW TO APPLY. UDOT Region Four - Sevier 55 North Sevier Hwy, Sevier UT 84766 Station Supervisor: Waco Lund 435-979-9167 Supplemental Information This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing of employees after hire. A conditional offer of employment may be made pending drug test results. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and/or lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with or around hazardous chemicals, etc. This position requires you to frequently be exposed to hazards and discomforts of traffic and environmental conditions due to the nature of the work assignment. Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader. 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. For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click FMLA General Notice: (right click open link in new tab) (clic derecho abrir en una pestaña nueva?) 01 As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in not receiving credit. I have read and understand the above statement 02 Do you understand that this position is an at-will, career service exempt, seasonal position without benefits? Yes No 03 Selected applicant must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Are you able to safely perform this function? Yes No 04 This position requires you to report to the main Region office in Sevier, Utah, however, out of town travel will be required. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement? Yes No 05 Do you have a current Class D driver's license? Yes No 06 Do you have a current Class A Commercial driver's license? Yes No 07 Do you have work experience with and/or knowledge of roadway maintenance/construction? Yes No 08 Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees. Yes No 09 If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative. 10 Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting. State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah) Referred by a Friend or Family Indeed Other External Job Board or Site LinkedIn Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov) Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.) Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague) University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.) Contacted by a Recruiter Career or Job Fair Internship Interviewed for different position Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.) Other (not listed above) Required Question