Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Hastings

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!

• 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

• Base pay: $20.390 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 $21.953 per hour.
• CDL pay differential: $1/hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service, and an additional $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

• 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 shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• 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 is required within 90 days of hire through our in‑house CDL training program.
• Costs to obtain the permit will be paid for by the Department.
• Must be able to be placed on‑call and respond accordingly during non‑scheduled work hours including holidays and weekends for emergencies and special events.
• Work is performed in adverse weather conditions and during traffic management activities and traffic safety incidents including snow removal, sanding, and de‑icing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

• Ability to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance).
• Climb, bend, stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high‑speed traffic.
• Rea…