Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Ainsworth or Springview

Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system. The position is a Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior, located in Ainsworth or Springview, NE.

Hiring Rate: $21.95 per hour. Proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment may result in promotion to the senior level with an hourly rate of $21.47.

• 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, as well as 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.
• Apply chemicals of selective and non‑selective herbicides to spray highway right‑of‑way.
• Assist the paint crew with striping highways.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days of employment (for Senior).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operating heavy equipment.
• 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 by the Department.
• Must be able to be placed on‑call and respond to emergencies during nonscheduled work hours including holidays and weekends.
• 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.
• Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions.

• Ability 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 climb, bend, stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes and near high‑speed traffic.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively, give and receive instructions, and follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer and arithmetic skills.
• 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, resolve conflicts, and make good decisions using sound judgment, processes and purpose.

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• Culture that embraces work‑life balance.
• Military leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program and a dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Federal government.
• 79% employer‑paid health…