Transportation Technician I/II - Hooper

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Hooper, UT

21h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is hiring a hands-on maintenance team member to help maintain Utah’s highways and keep infrastructure safe for the traveling public in all conditions. The position may be filled at the Transportation Technician I or II level, depending on qualifications and experience. Most employees begin at Technician I and may advance by completing training through UDOT’s Transportation Education Program (TEP).

The role is based at the Hooper Maintenance Station in Hooper, Utah. Employees perform roadway and drainage maintenance, operate and carry out basic maintenance on heavy equipment, and help clear roads during winter storms. They also document work and track assets using department software, and manage roadside vegetation, including through herbicide application. The work involves outdoor conditions, live traffic, hazardous weather, and physical exertion.

Technicians are also trained to support UDOT construction and permit projects. After approximately 18 months, employees may cross-train in construction inspection and materials testing. A Class A CDL is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire; UDOT provides paid training and testing. The position requires the ability to respond to the Hooper station within 30 minutes and maintain 24-hour availability for operational needs.

Requirements

• Hold a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within six months of hire; UDOT provides paid training and testing.
• Be able to report to the Hooper Maintenance Station within a 30-minute response time and maintain 24-hour availability for operational needs.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Maintain a personal smartphone with a data plan; the position is eligible for a monthly taxable department allowance.
• Complete required certifications and continued education through the UDOT Transportation Education Program (TEP).
• Successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
• Register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse if holding a commercial driver license or learner permit.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and perform physically demanding tasks, with frequent exposure to live traffic and hazardous weather.

Nice To Haves

• Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Experience in roadway maintenance and snow removal.
• Professional work experience operating heavy equipment, such as loaders and backhoes.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance or equipment repair.
• Familiarity with UDOT maintenance or construction standards.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance on state routes, highways, and drainage features.
• Operate snowplows, salt spreaders, and blowers to clear state roadways during winter storms.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, backhoes, and graders.
• Use department software to track assets and document work performed by UDOT crews and contractors.
• Manage roadside vegetation, including through herbicide application.
• Support UDOT construction and permit projects, with opportunities to cross-train in construction inspection and materials testing.

Benefits

• Paid CDL training and testing.
• Monthly taxable department allowance for a personal smartphone with a data plan.
• Opportunity to cross-train in construction inspection and materials testing after approximately 18 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed