Journey Diesel Mechanic - Orem

• Use diagnostic testing and calibrating equipment for repairs.
• Complete necessary paperwork to account for parts and labor.
• Inspect parts for wear, breaks, and defects.
• Perform mechanic duties including inspecting, diagnosing, adjusting, overhauling, and repairing UDOT equipment.
• Road test all equipment before and after repair.
• Perform cutting, brazing, and welding as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:

• 24-hour availability and be available for overtime and varied work schedules.
• At least 4 years of directly related professional experience or substitution of directly related education for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A State Inspection certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Your own full set of mechanics tool (tool allowance provided).
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 60 days.

Supplemental Information
Here is some information you should be aware of:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.