Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Gering

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 is $20.39 per hour, with eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.953 per hour. Those holding a CDL and routinely performing CDL functions receive additional pay differentials: $1 per hour after 1 year of continuous service, another $1 after 3 years, and a further $1 after 5 years.

• Operate trucks and other light equipment; drive trucks to transport crews or materials to work sites.
• Mow right‑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 or 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.

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

• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Commercial Pesticide applicator’s license.
• Basic computer experience.
• Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License with O restriction and tanker endorsement (requires in‑house CDL training program; costs paid by the Department).
• Ability to be placed on call and respond during non‑scheduled work hours including holidays and weekends for emergencies and special events.
• Work in adverse weather conditions and during traffic management activities and traffic safety incidents including snow removal, sanding, and de‑icing.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Safe handling of 35–60 pounds frequently, up to 90 pounds with assistance.
• Physical fitness to climb, bend, stoop and work outdoors in temperature extremes.
• Effective reading and communication skills; ability to give and receive instructions and follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer and arithmetic skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and processes.
• Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
• Positive interpersonal skills; treat co‑workers and supervisors with dignity and respect; resolve conflicts and make sound judgments.
• Availability to report for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions and to be on call.

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• 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…