Port of Entry Inspector - Echo

About The Role

In this role, you will ensure the safety of Utah’s highways and protect our state's infrastructure by monitoring vehicles for compliance with state and federal size and weight laws. This will include selling and issuing size and weight permits, as well as enforcing regulations through the issuance of infractions.

Position Information

• Starting Wage: $23.17
• Status: Full time
• Schedule: Shift work, including nights (sometimes working alone), weekends, and holidays
• Required Access: Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS)
• System Access Denial: Pending cases or open dispositions for deniable offenses, felony convictions, misuse of UCJIS information conviction, computer fraud convictions
• Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probation)
• Location: Echo Port of Entry (Interstate 80, Milepost 180, Utah/Wyoming Border)
• Application Deadline: 07/10/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle Inspections: Checking the mechanical condition of trucks and equipment
• Cargo & Documentation: Inspecting cargo (including tie-downs and hazardous materials placards) and verifying driver logs and paperwork
• Enforcement: Identifying violations and taking necessary action, such as issuing citations or placing unsafe vehicles/drivers "out of service"
• Public Information: Providing drivers with guidance on traffic laws, agency policies, and current road or weather conditions
• Administrative Work: Maintaining detailed records, writing reports, and occasionally representing the agency in legal proceedings or grievances

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license
• Live within 50 miles of your assigned Port of Entry
• Certification: CVSA (Part A & B and General Hazardous Materials & Cargo Tanks) certified, or able to pass these courses with an 80% score within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to lead and interact with people with professionalism and dignity
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to maintain accurate electronic records
• The skill to interpret and apply complex laws and safety regulations
• A high level of self-motivation and the ability to follow strict safety protocols

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Environment: Office setting and outdoors, often around heavy semi-truck traffic, all weather conditions
• Physicality: Stand, walk on rough surfaces, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly

The Agency

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.

Our culture and values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring.

Benefits

• Exceptional Health Coverage: Competitive medical premiums, comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options
• Retailment Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs

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.

If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the application or interview process, please contact (801) 957-9390.