Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Lincoln - Superior St

Job Position:
Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior – Lincoln – Superior St (Open)

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Agency:
Transportation – Agency 27

Hiring Rate: $21.470 per hour (entry rate $19.941 per hour with potential promotion)

Applications closing date:
June 27, 2026

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system.

• Operate trucks and light equipment to complete highway maintenance work.
• Operate tractors with various attachments including discs, harrows, seeders, 15‑foot mowers, sprayers, and hand mowers to maintain highways and right‑of‑way.
• Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences, guardrails, and other hand‑held power and manual tools.
• Maintain trees, shrubs, and lawns; perform tree trimming and brush cutting.
• Carry out building maintenance and cleaning; paint buildings and structures.
• Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures.
• Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.
• Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair on equipment.
• Repair highway signs.
• Perform snow removal and apply chemicals such as selective and non‑selective herbicides to the highway right‑of‑way.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• For Senior:
  Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements issued within 60 days of employment.

• Experience operating heavy equipment or a farming background.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Commercial Pesticide applicator’s license.
• Basic computer experience.

• Must be able to be placed on call and respond during non‑scheduled work hours, including holidays and weekends, for emergencies and special events.
• Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

• Safe handling of equipment and materials.
• Ability to move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally, and 90 pounds infrequently (with assistance).
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and around high‑speed traffic.
• Ability to read, communicate, follow instructions, and use minimal supervision.
• Basic computer and arithmetic skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Quality/results‑oriented performance and sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
• Positive interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals.
• Military leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program and partner community college tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employer‑paid 20,000$ life insurance policy.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Job security and stability.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Alexis – Talent Acquisition Partner
402‑525‑2304

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.