Hwy Maintenance Crew Chief - Falls

Hwy Maintenance Crew Chief – Falls City

Location:

Falls City, NE. Hiring Rate: $25.331 per hour.

Under general supervision, the crew chief leads and assigns work to a crew engaged in maintaining highways, shoulders, roadside areas, structures, and pavement surfaces, ensuring all activities are conducted safely.

• Lead and assign tasks to crew members, ensuring timely completion of maintenance operations.
• Operate, service, and maintain equipment such as trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, tractors, graders, asphalt distributors, chip spreaders, and bridge repair tools.
• Train crew members on equipment operation, sign and guardrail repair, shoulder work, bridge work, landscaping, snow removal, storm damage response, traffic control, and safety procedures.
• Perform independent skilled highway maintenance duties and related tasks as required.
• Manage personnel, report crew performance, and assist the Highway Maintenance Supervisor in supervisory duties.
• Familiarize and comply with department specifications, standards, and regulations.
• Move, drag, lift, load, and unload equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous objects from the roadway; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Carry out snow and ice removal operations.
• Fill in for the Maintenance Supervisor in their absence.
• Maintain records and reports of daily operations, materials, and resources.
• Use computer systems for time reporting, record keeping, documentation, and reporting.
• Attend training to remain current on procedures, equipment, and materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum age of 18 years and a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain the CDL within 60 days of employment.
• Experience in highway maintenance and operation of general and specialized equipment.

• At least five years of experience and proficiency in maintenance activities and equipment operation.
• Experience with maintenance-related paperwork.
• Ability to resolve minor crisis situations without supervisory input.
• Experience in training and leading a crew.

• A valid Class "A" CDL with O restriction and tanker endorsement is required within 90 days of hire via the in‑house CDL training program.
• Team-oriented, safe worker with reliable attendance.
• Occasional overnight travel and on-call status for emergencies; must respond within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions.

• Effective communication and ability to interpret and follow instructions.
• Decision-making skills to keep the work group processing.
• Interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts and maintain a respectful workplace.
• Physical capability to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally without assistance, and 90 or more pounds infrequently with assistance.
• Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes and high-speed traffic environments.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Contact Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner: 402‑525‑2304. Applications were no longer accepted after 07-11-2026.