Roadway Maintenance Tech I/II — CDL Eligible, Snow Ops

State of Utah; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Utah in Utah County is seeking a Maintenance Transportation Technician I/II to support the Region Three Paint and Sign Crew. The role requires a CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months and involves operating heavy equipment and performing maintenance on roads and signs.

You’ll gain experience through UDOT’s Transportation Education Program (TEP) and may cross-train into inspection and materials testing after about 18 months. This is a full-time, career service position in Orem, UT.

Qualifications

• A Class A CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months (UDOT provides training).
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, graders.
• Experience with snow removal and roadway maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway pavement markings, including preparation, application, and removal for crosswalks and lines.
• Install, maintain, and remove signs across the region.
• Maintain state routes, highways, and drainage features to ensure longevity.
• Operate snow plows, salt spreaders, and blowers during winter storms.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on heavy equipment (front-end loaders, backhoes, graders).
• Use department software to track assets and document work by crews and contractors.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Opportunity to cross-train in construction inspection and materials testing after ~18 months.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment operation

Snow removal experience

Tools

Loaders

Backhoes

Graders

Snowplows

Job description

State of Utah in Utah County is seeking a Maintenance Transportation Technician I/II to support the Region Three Paint and Sign Crew. The role requires a CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months and involves operating heavy equipment and performing maintenance on roads and signs.

You’ll gain experience through UDOT’s Transportation Education Program (TEP) and may cross-train into inspection and materials testing after about 18 months. This is a full-time, career service position in Orem, UT.