Highway Maintenance Technician I/II (CDL-Ready)

RiseMe; West Valley (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Department of Transportation in West Valley City is seeking Transportation Technician I/II to support highway maintenance and safety. You will operate heavy equipment and perform routine upkeep of roads, drainage, and vegetation, ensuring infrastructure longevity in all weather conditions.

The role requires a Class A CDL (or ability to obtain within 6 months), willingness to work outdoors, and compliance with pre-employment/background checks and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and withstand outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Commitment to ongoing training and certifications through the UDOT TEP program.
• Team orientated with reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance on state routes, highways, and drainage features to ensure infrastructure longevity.
• Operate heavy machinery—including snowplows, salt spreaders, and blowers—to clear state roadways during winter storms.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, and graders.
• Utilize department software to track assets and document work performed by both UDOT crews and contractors.
• Manage roadside vegetation through various methods, including herbicide application.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Support construction and permit projects; cross-train in inspection and materials testing after ~18 months.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Tools

Front-end loaders

Backhoes

Graders

Job description

Utah Department of Transportation in West Valley City is seeking Transportation Technician I/II to support highway maintenance and safety. You will operate heavy equipment and perform routine upkeep of roads, drainage, and vegetation, ensuring infrastructure longevity in all weather conditions.

The role requires a Class A CDL (or ability to obtain within 6 months), willingness to work outdoors, and compliance with pre-employment/background checks and drug testing.