Construction Transportation Technician I/II
About the role
Help build and improve Utah’s highways! The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is hiring a Construction Transportation Technician to support highway construction projects.
Position Details
Salary: Starting at $22.44 - 25.22/hr (DOE)
FT/PT Status: Full-Time
Work Location: UDOT Region Three: 658 N 1500 W, Orem, Utah 84057
Background Check Required: Yes
Drug Test Required: Yes
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
Application Deadline: July 19, 2026
Recruiter: April Nicholls | anicholls@utah.gov, 801-965-4042
Why Work for UDOT
Starting pay: $22.44 per hour, with wage increases as you progress through the Construction Training Program (CTP).
Career growth: Opportunities to advance and build skills in construction, inspection, and other transportation operations.
Training provided: We provide extensive online and field training to prepare you for advancement and certifications.
Additional pay opportunities: Includes shift differential pay for nights, weekends and holidays.
Comprehensive Benefits: Includes high-quality health insurance, stable retirement/pension options, and generous paid time off.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with inspection and documentation of UDOT construction projects.
Perform materials testing to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Monitor contractor work to verify it meets project plans and standards.
Document construction progress using department software systems.
Work with contractors and project teams to support successful project completion.
Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
Transportation Technicians are also trained to assist with roadway maintenance operations when needed.
Requirements for Success
A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 12-18 months via UDOT-provided training.
The ability to report to the UDOT Region Three Office within a 30-minute response time and provide 24-hour availability for emergency response.
A smartphone with a data plan (UDOT provides a monthly taxable allowance to help cover the cost).
The ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
A commitment to completing required training and certifications through the Construction Training Program (CTP).
Preferred Qualifications
Materials sampling/testing (soil, concrete, or asphalt).
Experience with construction logs, blueprints, or project plan reading.
A Class A CDL.
Construction/maintenance experience on highway or roadway projects.
Professional experience operating heavy equipment.
Supplemental Information
Registration with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is required for all commercial driver license and learner permit holders.
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
Join Our Team!
A Mission That Matters: At UDOT, our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.
The Agency
For more information about the Utah Department of Transportation, please click here.
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.