Lead Auto Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Rev up your career with the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) as an Auto Worker!
• Enjoy the perks of full-time year-round employment, including 12 paid holidays each year, while indulging your passion for hands-on work and mechanical problem-solving.
• If you're skilled, motivated, and ready to drive your future towards a rewarding path, join our team and be a driving force in transforming lives through automotive rehabilitation.
• The Auto Worker will need to know how to operate a variety of tools ranging from pneumatic to power and hand tools.
• You will perform all journey-level mechanic duties including:
• Diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing UDC equipment.
• Inspecting parts for wear, breaks, and defects.
• Using diagnostic testing and calibrating equipment.
• Completing paperwork to account for parts and labor.
• Supervising inmate workers and working around inmates.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The Ideal Candidate The Best-qualified Individual For This Position Is Someone Who Has any mechanical certifications.
• Has at least 6 years of directly related professional experience.
• Is very detail oriented and willing to learn and adapt to new ways.
• Takes charge and has a high standard of workmanship.
• Has a current ASE Certification or will have one within the next six months.

Supplemental Information

• Adherence to Safety and security guidelines, policies, and practices while working in and around this environment.
• This job is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.
• Risks that require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.

About The Role

Location – CUCF Gunnison, Utah, 84634 United States

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

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, please contact (801) 957-9390.