Journey Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Duty Shop

Job Description

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 :

Additional Professional Development Pay :

New hires may receive additional compensation for 12 National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications as part of their bi-weekly paychecks. Currently, each ASE is worth approximately $38.66, equaling $463.98 for a total of 12 ASE's. This is equivalent to approximately an additional $5.80 an hour on a normal 40 hour work week / 80 hour pay period.

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 probationary 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. ASE pay may be discontinued for reasons such as failing performance evaluations, disciplinary action, budget restrictions, policy changes, etc.

Supplemental Information

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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. Clickhere 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.

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