Employee FAQ's

• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have soap and water on hand, use hand sanitizer

• Maintain social distancing from other people by six feet or more

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, keyboards, cell phones, and equipment. Click here for an informative video on how to properly clean vehicles.

• If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever, dry cough, difficulty breathing) immediately go home and notify your supervisor

• Work with your supervisor to determine whether telework is an option for you. Click here for tips for working at home.

• Conduct meetings online through applications such as Google Meets

• Have the same person use equipment a week at a time and use gloves when possible

• Limit the sharing of hand tools as much as possible

• Use more vehicles when driving to job sites to limit close personal contact

• Stay up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 at coronavirus.utah.gov

The CDC recommends practicing these hygiene tips in the foreseeable future. Stay up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 at coronavirus.utah.gov or cdc.gov/coronavirus.

All UDOT employees who work in the field will receive seven face masks required to be worn when working within 6 feet of any individual that cannot be avoided, including in the same vehicle. Employees are encouraged to continue practice social distancing and stay home and self-isolate if they become sick or have been exposed to an individual who has COVID-19. Click here for more information on the use of face masks.

Supervisors will also need to decide what protective equipment is available and needed based on their daily operations and provide adequate PPE to their employees.

Each region and group have contracts in place to provide facility or equipment cleanings based on CDC prevention guidelines. The following individuals should be contacted to coordinate cleaning needs:

• Complex: Kevin Gilmore, kgilmore@utah.gov, 801-707-0417

• Region 1: Joni Hoaglin, jhoaglin@utah.gov, 801-620-1601

• Region 2 / TOC: David Kelley, dkkelley@utah.gov, 801-975-4831

• Region 3: Wade Ramsay, wramsay@utah.gov, 801-227-8002

• Region 4: Brian Quarnberg, bquarnberg@utah.gov, 435-979-8468

• Motor Carriers: Rick Clark, rcclark@utah.gov, 435-841-7315 & Lane Murphy, lmurphy@utah.gov, 435-240-3712

Supervisors and fellow employees should not ask any health related questions of any employee; however, they can ask employees to leave the workplace if they're exhibiting signs of illness. Supervisors can direct employees to telework or use appropriate sick leave. UDOT will not be conducting any COVID-19 testing services.

If you will not have a test to determine if you are still contagious, you can leave home after these three things have happened:

• You have had three full days (72 hours) with no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fever

• Other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved)

• At least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared

If you will be tested to determine if you are still contagious, you can leave home after these three things have happened:

• You no longer have a fever (without the use medicine that reduces fevers)

• Other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved)

• You received two negative tests in a row, 24 hours apart. Your doctor will follow CDC guidelines.

In all cases, follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and local health department. The decision to stop home isolation should be made in consultation with your healthcare provider and state and local health departments. Remember to practice social distancing and limit contact with others. Visit the CDC’s website here for more information.

At this time, no no one has a clear understanding of how long COVID-19 will impact the economy and its magnitude. Our budget is driven by multiple revenue sources, most notably the gas tax and sales tax. With fewer people driving on our roads and spending money, it is possible there will be less revenue.

The legislature wants to keep our projects on schedule and will be meeting in a special session to address this issue in the coming weeks. We will keep employees notified of their developments.

Our job at UDOT is to Keep Utah Moving. We take that responsibility very seriously. In light of the current situation, we are working to maintain continuity of operations. We are not shutting down operations and we will continue with maintenance and construction projects. We are still doing business, just doing it a little differently. No projects have been delayed. Walk up services are still available. Ports of entry are still operating.

At this time, construction projects will move forward as planned. The Department will grant additional contract time and finishing milestones for each construction project. This allows contractors to reduce the schedule pressure of their teams and focus on creating a safer and healthier work environment while keeping Utah moving.

Yes, UDOT will continue to hire for open positions.

All new employees and their supervisor will coordinate with their HR Analyst to ensure completion of the onboarding process online, process their I-9 forms, and to complete drug testing as needed. The Office of Learning and Development will contact supervisors to assist in welcoming new hires to UDOT, create an employee badge, and answer all questions as needed.

New employee onboarding courses will be provided online through the UDOT Learning Portal. Supervisors will also work with a new employee to familiarize them with their roles and responsibilities, teams, and the department.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United State Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). All state employees are eligible for two weeks of paid sick time for specified reasons related to COVID-19 through December 31.

Click here for more information and how to record FFCRA leave on your timesheet. Contact Carlos Rodriguez at carlosrodriguez@utah.gov or Aubrey Garduno at aubreygarduno@utah.gov if you have any questions.

Employees can visit YoUDOT or the employee COVID-19 update page here for the latest information. Employees are advised to frequently check their email for updates from the department and the State of Utah.

Employees who are working anywhere, including teleworking, should stay in regular contact with their supervisor and request additional work as needed. This is also a great opportunity to learn new skills or training through the UDOT Learning Portal.

All international and national work-related travel is suspended until further notice. Non-essential in-state work-related travel is also suspended. Those whose duties and responsibilities require in-state travel are allowed to do so.

• Visit YOUDOT for the latest employee news and opportunities to participate in virtual activities

• Exercise can improve both physical and mental health. Employees can participate in the State’s physical fitness program and be compensated for exercise time of up to three days per week for 30 minutes or up to two days per week for 45 minutes. Fill out the exercise agreement form here to get started. If you choose to exercise outside, remember to practice social distancing and remain six feet away or more from other individuals.

• Keep your mental health in check with resources from the official Utah COVID-19 website.