Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Kimball

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

Pay: $19.941 per hour, with eligibility for promotion to $21.470 per hour for those proficient in operating heavy highway maintenance equipment and holding a CDL. Additional payroll differentials are available to CDL holders who perform CDL functions on a regular basis, amounting to $1 per hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional $1 after 3 years, and an additional $1 after 5 years.

• Operate trucks and other light equipment; drive trucks to transport crews or materials to work sites.
• Mow right-of-ways and maintain shoulders and roadsides using power hand mowers and tractors with attachments such as discs, harrows, seeders, cement mixers, and sprayers.
• Operate post drivers, install and move/remove signs, fences, guardrails, and snow fences.
• Remove and apply surfacing materials including concrete and bituminous patching, crack filling, and sealants; apply adhesives, paint, and other materials to guardrails, posts, buildings, and other structures; perform manual labor as needed; handle hazardous materials.
• Control traffic around construction and maintenance projects, set signs and cones, relay road and weather conditions via two-way radio.
• Move, drag, lift, load, and unload equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials while observing weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment; keep maintenance yards’ grounds and buildings in good shape.
• Operate snow removal equipment as needed during emergencies or shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum qualifications for Senior: at least 18 years of age, valid driver’s license, Class A or B CDL with air-brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days of employment.
• Minimum qualifications for Worker: at least 18 years of age, valid driver’s license.
• Preferred qualifications include experience operating heavy equipment, a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, a commercial pesticide applicator’s license, and basic computer experience.
• Must be able to be placed on call and respond to emergencies, including non-scheduled work hours, holidays, weekends, and adverse weather conditions.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
• Physical requirements:
  
  safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally, and 90 or more pounds infrequently; climb, bend, and stoop; work outdoors in extreme temperatures and near high-speed traffic.
• Must read and communicate effectively, follow instructions with minimal supervision, perform basic arithmetic, and handle hazardous materials safely.
• Must be willing to learn new technologies, possess a quality-oriented work ethic, and communicate respectfully with coworkers and supervisors.
• Must be able to report for emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed on an on-call status.

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• Work-life balance culture.
• Military leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government.
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
• Career advancement opportunities – the largest and most diverse employer in the state.
• Training and development based on career aspirations.
• Job security and stability even during economic hardship.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates and strives for 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.

To learn more, contact Tessa, Talent Acquisition Partner, at .