Highway Construction Aid

per executive order 2026-02, all minimum qualifications have been waived for this position until december 31st, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://www.gov.nv.gov/executive-actions/executive-orders/2026-executive-orders/eo-/

the nevada department of transportation is hiring for a highway construction aid in elko, nevada and are used to maintain nevada roads during the winter season. Crews include construction, maintenance, debris clean up, bridge, night sweeping, landscaping, lighting and striping. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Incumbents assist in routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface, shoulders, clear zones and associated roadways in good repair and assistance in emergency operations.

The hours for these positions are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. These positions may require working in inclement weather.
** these positions will be utilized for winter employment. Not to exceed 6 months. *
* *** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible**
* ** applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the u.s. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The job duties section listed in this announcement reflects the statewide class specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

highway construction aids work under close supervision and perform unskilled tasks associated with highway maintenance, construction, testing labs and equipment shops. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform physical tasks requiring moderate strength. Perform traffic control tasks during roadway maintenance; set up and remove traffic control devices; act as flagger and operate a pilot vehicle; pick up debris and empty litter barrels;

control vegetation near highways, bridges, fences, signs and buildings; remove weeds and mow turf; assist maintenance crews during routine maintenance tasks such as fence, sign and guardrail repair and minor surface patching using common hand and power tools.

prepare and set survey stakes, chains, rods or serve as a flagger on a survey crew; assist inspectors with minor inspection duties such as constructing fences, drainage structures, or weighing trucks; assist field testers performing sieve analysis, compaction tests or any other tests required in a field lab; assist office personnel with required documentation for construction projects.

assist staff in testing materials that must meet highway construction and maintenance specifications; investigate gravel sources, perform soil surveys; prepare records and reports, and maintain tools and equipment.

clean shop areas by sweeping, mopping and picking up debris; assist mechanics by cleaning parts; assist stockroom personnel by picking up parts from local vendors and organizing stock; and clean vehicles.

perform related duties as assigned.

ability to: understand and follow simple verbal and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; perform moderate physical labor for extended periods of time; use common hand and power tools.