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Principal Duties

• 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.
• Maintain a personal smartphone with a data plan (eligible for a monthly taxable department allowance).

Requirements For Success

• A Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire (UDOT provides paid training and testing).
• Ability to report to the Cottonwood Maintenance Station within a 30-minute response time and maintain 24-hour availability for operational needs.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Maintain a personal smartphone with a data plan (eligible for a monthly taxable department allowance).
• Commitment to completing required certifications and continued education through the UDOT TEP program.

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.
• Frequent exposure to live traffic, hazardous weather, and physical exertion (standing, crouching, and lifting) for long periods.

About The Role

• Location –Cottonwood Maintenance Station, 6601 S 3000 E, Salt Lake City
• Background Check Required – Yes
• Drug Test Required – Yes
• Schedule Code – Schedule B (Competitive Career Service)