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Do you have experience working on heavy equipment? The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for mechanics who take charge and have a high standard of workmanship for our Journey Diesel Mechanic positions in the Heavy Duty Equipment Shop.

In this position,you will ensure that maintenance vehicles,such as snow plows,are functioning properly and most importantly- safely. While you will work in a shop environment,this position will also travel to different sites throughout the region to help maintain heavy duty trucks and equipment that are unable to be brought into the shop. Principal Duties As a Journey Diesel Mechanic,you will:

• Perform journey level mechanic duties including inspecting,diagnosing,adjusting,overhauling,and repairing vehicular equipment,heavy equipment and all gasoline,diesel,hydraulic or cable operate equipment repaired in the shop. 
• Inspect parts for wear,breaks,and defects.
• Use diagnostic testing and calibrating equipment for repairs.
• Operate tools necessary to perform the duties including pneumatic tools,power tools,hand tools and test equipment.
• Perform cutting,brazing,and welding as needed.
• Complete necessary paperwork to account for parts and labor.
• Road test all equipment before and after repair.
• Clean up after repairs are completed.
• Maintain equipment records,read and interpret parts and repair manuals.

The Ideal Candidate The best candidate will fill the position at one of the following levels depending on qualifications:

• Journey Diesel Mechanic,minimum $28.65 (this includes entry base hourly rate of $23.02 plus professional development pay $5.63 - see info below).
  • A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 60 days after hire.
  • A State Inspection certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days after hire.
  • At least 4 years of directly related professional experience or substitution of directly related education for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • 24-hour availability and be available for overtime and varied work schedules.
  • Your own full set of mechanics tools.
• Journey Auto Worker (underfill),hourly rate $26.18 [(this includes entry base hourly rate of $20.55 plus professional development pay $5.63 - see info below).]{.underline}
  • A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 60 days after hire.
  • A State Inspection certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days after hire.
  • 24-hour availability and be available for overtime and varied work schedules.
  • Your own full set of mechanics tools.

Additional Professional Development Pay: New hires receive additional compensation for 12 National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications as part of their bi-weekly paychecks. Each ASE is worth approximately $37.53,equaling $450.47 for 12 ASE's. This is equivalent to approximately an additional $5.63 an hour for a normal 40 hour a week schedule only (not including overtime hours).   Obtaining one ASE certification each month is an expectation of this job. The professional development pay for the certifications is subject to obtaining all 12 ASE's within the 12 month probatio nary period. If at the end of the probationary period the employee has not obtained all 12 ASE's,the professional development pay will be reduced or discontinued. The dollar amount listed above is subject to change based on other legislative authorized increases. Preference may be given to those with all around mechanical abilities. Supplemental Information Here is some information you should be aware of:

• This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and rando drug and alcohol testing of employees after hire. A conditional offer of employment may be made pending drug test results.
• *Physical Requirements: *Strenuous - The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing,lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds,crouching or crawling in restricted areas.
• *Working Conditions: *Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment,e.g.,working around operating machines,working with contagious diseases or chemicals,etc.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the 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. 

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

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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 th e 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.

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