Senior Highway Maintenance Lead — CDL, On-Call

Position: Senior Highway Maintenance Lead — CDL, On-Call, Benefits
The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Gering, NEHiring Rate:$21.470

Job Posting:

JR Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Gering (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):05-29-2026

Job Description:

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!

Pay rate of $19.941 per hour. Proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment will result in eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.470 per hour.

Exciting Added Pay Differentials! In this classification, those who hold a CDL and are utilized to perform CDL functions on a regular basis shall receive a pay differential of:$1/hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service, an additional $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

We are eager and excited to retain you here at NDOT!

We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!13 paid holidays

Generous leave accruals that begin immediately

A culture that embraces work-life balance

Military leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer paid health insurance plans

Dental and vision insurance plans

Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy

Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service

Training and development based on your career aspirations

Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship

Employee Assistance Program Fun, inviting teammates

Please reach out to Tessa, Talent Acquisition Partner, at , if you have questions or to learn more.

Job Duties:

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 various 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 various surfacing materials including concrete and bituminous patching, crack filling, and sealants to maintain and repair roadways and other broad pavements; apply adhesives, paint, and other material to guardrails, posts, buildings, and other structures; perform manual labor as needed; and handle hazardous materials needed to perform this work.

Control traffic through and around construction and maintenance projects according to established safety procedures; set signs and cones around work sites; relay road and weather conditions via two-way radio.

Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.

Inspect, clean, maintain, and as needed, make routine repairs to assigned equipment; maintain grounds and buildings of maintenance yards.

Operate snow removal equipment on an as-needed basis or during emergencies and labor shortage.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Highway Maintenance Worker/ Senior:
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license, and possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required within 60 days of employment.

Highway Maintenance Worker :
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in the operation of heavy equipment. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with…