Roadway Maintenance Technician – CDL Required

State of Utah; Mantua (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join the front-line crew responsible for keeping Utah’s highways safe in all conditions. The role may be filled as Transportation Technician I or II, with opportunities to advance through UDOT’s TEP program.

Salary is listed as $21.28 - $33.71 hourly. This full-time, on-site position requires a CDL A, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Ability to report to Brigham City or Wellsville stations within a 30-minute response time and maintain 24-hour availability.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Maintain a personal smartphone with a data plan (eligible for a monthly department allowance).
• Commitment to completing required certifications and continued education through the UDOT TEP program.

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.

Skills

CDL A

Physical fitness

Smartphone required

TEP program commitment

Job description

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join the front-line crew responsible for keeping Utah’s highways safe in all conditions. The role may be filled as Transportation Technician I or II, with opportunities to advance through UDOT’s TEP program.

Salary is listed as $21.28 - $33.71 hourly. This full-time, on-site position requires a CDL A, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.