Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Kimball

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Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Kimball (Open)

Kimball, NE

$19.941 per hour. Proficiency and certification in operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment may result in promotion to Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.470 per hour. CDL pay differential: $1 per hour after 1 year, $1 after 3 years, and $1 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 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; apply adhesives, paint, and other materials to guardrails, posts, buildings, and other structures; perform manual labor as needed; handle hazardous materials.
• Control traffic through and around construction and maintenance projects according to established safety procedures; set signs and cones; relay road and weather conditions via two‑way radio.
• Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and 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 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.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Commercial pesticide applicator’s license.
• Basic computer experience.

• A Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement is required within 90 days of hire through an in‑house CDL training program.
• 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, including snow removal, sanding, and de‑icing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

• Able to safely move, drag, and lift 35 lbs frequently, up to 60 lbs occasionally (without assistance) and 90 lbs infrequently (with assistance).
• Capable of working in outdoor temperature extremes and around high‑speed traffic.
• Effective reading, communication, providing and receiving instructions, and following directions with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer and arithmetic skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and processes.
• Strong quality/results orientation and sense of urgency.
• Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
• Positive interaction with co‑workers and supervisors; resolve conflicts, make sound decisions.
• Ability to report to work for snow and highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions; placed on‑call status.

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• Work‑life balance culture.
• 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.
• Career advancement opportunities within the largest and most diverse employer in the State.
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful public service work.
• Training and development based on your career aspirations.
• Job security and stability even during economic hardship.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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