Highway Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Grant

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Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior - Grant (Open)

Grant, NE

Pay rate: $19.941 per hour. Skilled and certified operators with proficiency and certification in heavy highway maintenance equipment may be eligible for promotion to Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at a rate of $21.470 per hour. Additional pay differentials: $1 per hour after 1 year, $1 after 3 years, $1 after 5 years continuous service for CDL holders performing CDL functions.

• 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

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Other:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of safely moving, dragging, and lifting 35 pounds frequently with no assistance; up to 60 pounds occasionally without assistance; and 90 or more pounds infrequently with assistance.
• Capable of climbing, bending, stooping; working in outdoor temperature extremes and around high‑speed traffic.
• Ability 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…