Construction Transportation Technician I​/II - Purgatory

Help build and improve Utah’s highways!

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is hiring a Construction Transportation Technician to support highway construction projects.

As a Construction Transportation Technician, you will assist with construction inspection, materials testing, and project documentation to help ensure transportation projects are built safely and according to plan.

This position may be filled as a Transportation Technician I or II, depending on qualifications and experience. Most employees start at the Technician I level and advance as they complete training through UDOT’s Construction Training Program (TEP).

• Salary:
  Starting at $22.44 - 26.73/hr (DOE)
• FT/PT Status:
  Full-Time
• Work Location:
  
  UDOT Region Four Hurricane Office: 5340 West 200 South, Hurricane, UT 84737
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Drug Test
  
  Required:
  
  Pre-employment and random after hire.
• Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
• Final date to receive applications:
  October 12, 2026*

• 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.

• 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. After training, technicians may participate in maintenance activities such as snow removal during winter storms.

In order to qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 12-18 months through UDOT-provided training.
• The ability to report to the UDOT Hurricane Office within a 30-minute response time and provide 24-hour availability for emergency response.
• A smartphone with a data plan (UDOT provides a bi-weekly 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).

Preference may be given to applicants who have:

• 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.

• 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.

A Mission That Matters:
At UDOT, our mission is “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We help the traveling public…