Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Lincoln - Superior St

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 for CDL holders: $1/hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional $1/hour after 3 years, and another $1/hour after 5 years.

• 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 to maintain highways and highway right of way.
• 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 performs 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications
:
Experience in the operation of heavy equipment or farming background. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement. Commercial pesticide applicator’s license. Basic computer experience.

Other
: A 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 available for on‑call duty and respond to non‑scheduled work hours, holidays, weekends, emergencies, and special events. Work is performed in adverse weather conditions and traffic management activities, 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, 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…