Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Lincoln - Salt Valley

Job Summary

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior in Lincoln, NE. The position focuses on building and maintaining a safe statewide transportation system. Pay starts at $19.941 per hour and may increase to $21.470 per hour with promotion. A commercial driver’s license and experience with heavy maintenance equipment may qualify the candidate for accelerated advancement and pay differentials.

• $1 per hour after 1 year of continuous service
• $1 per hour after 3 years of continuous service
• $1 per hour after 5 years of continuous service

• Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work.
• Operate tractors with various attachments including discs, harrows, seeders, 15-foot mowers, sprayers, and hand mowers.
• Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences, guardrails, and other hand-held power and manual tools.
• Maintain the upkeep of shrubs and lawns, and perform tree trimming and brush cutting.
• Maintain yards and perform building maintenance and cleaning.
• Paint buildings and various structures.
• Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures.
• Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.
• 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.
• Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair on equipment.
• Repair highway signs.
• Perform snow removal.
• May apply chemicals of selective and non-selective herbicides spray to the highway right of way.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment or a farming background.
• 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 required within 90 days of hire through 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 during non‑scheduled work hours, 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 required.

• Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed in an “on‑call” status.

• Must be able 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.

• Must be able to read and communicate effectively, give and receive instructions, and follow directions with minimal supervision.

• Basic computer and arithmetic skills.

• Ability and willingness to learn and accept challenges by learning and adjusting to new technology and processes.

• Quality/results‑oriented sense of urgency in the performance of duties.

• Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.

• Ability to interact in a positive manner and treat co‑workers and supervisors with dignity and respect, work to resolve conflicts, and make good decisions using sound judgment, processes, and purpose.

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• Military leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Dependent tuition…