Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Lincoln

Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Lincoln & Surrounding Areas

Employer:

State of Nebraska

• Location:
  
  Auburn, Beatrice, David City, Dorchester, Fairbury, Falls City, Greenwood, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Palmyra, Pawnee City, Seward, Tecumseh, Wahoo
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary (until March 31, 2026)
• Hours:
  
  Up to 40 hours per week, weather dependent
• Pay: $21.47/hr (starting $19.941/hr; CDL holders $21.470/hr)

• Assist with winter operations
• Perform snow removal
• Operate heavy equipment for road maintenance
• Perform tree trimming
• Respond to highway emergencies
• Safely move, drag, lift, load, unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials within weight restrictions
• Spread and tamp surfacing materials
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license
• For senior:
  Must hold Class A or B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days of employment
• Preferred:
  Valid Class A or B CDL; experience operating heavy equipment
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Must be reachable for high‑speed traffic and emergencies within 40 minutes
• May require out‑of‑town, overnight travel

Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. For more information on benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#benefits
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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner, 402‑525‑2304