Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Ainsworth or Springview

Location: Ainsworth

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation
- Agency 27

Location:

Ainsworth, NE, Springview, NEHiring Rate:$21.953

Job Posting:

JR Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior
- Ainsworth or Springview (Evergreen) (Open)
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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 lifefor Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovativestatewide transportation system!

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 immediatelyA culture that embraces work-life balance

Military leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraskacommunity 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 mostdiverse employer in the State Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference throughpublic 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

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

Exciting Added Pay Differentials! In this classification, those who hold a CDLand 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!

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

Job Duties:

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

Operate tractors with various attachments, including disc, harrows, seeders, 15-foot mowers, sprayers, and hand mowers to maintain highways and highway right-of-ways.

Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences, and guardrails, and other handheld power and manual tools.

Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures.

Perform varied maintenance functions, such as armor coating and blade patching.

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 material.

Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair on equipment.

Repair highway signs.

Perform snow removal.

Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment.

May apply chemicals of selective and non-selective herbicides to spray highway right-of-way.

Will work with the paint crew striping highways.

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 tanker endorsement. Commercial Pesticide applicator's license. Basic computer experience.

Other: A Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and…