Hwy Construction Technician I​/II - Omaha

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:

$19.941

Job Posting:

JR Hwy Construction Technician I/II - Omaha (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

03-04-2026

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 life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system!

Pay rate of $19.941 per hour. Employees may be promoted to a Construction Technician II position at a rate of $22.938 per hour upon acquiring the necessary certifications and demonstration of skills.

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

We reward our employee's hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which include:

* State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!

* 13 paid holidays

* Generous leave accruals that begin immediately

* 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

* Fun, inviting teammates

Please reach out to Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner, at , if you have questions or to learn more.

Job Duties:

The successful applicant will be under immediate supervision and trained to perform standard tests on construction material, perform inspections in routine phases of construction projects, and/or participate as a member of a highway construction or a preliminary design survey crew.

Testing work includes:

* Perform or assist with standard tests on Portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, soil, aggregate, and other construction material for conformance to specifications, and maintain automated records.

* Perform tests such as slump tests, entrained air content tests, and unit weight tests on Portland cement concrete.

* Perform soil tests using a nuclear density gauge to measure the density and moisture content of the soil.

Inspection work includes:

* Inspect contractors' work on construction projects including checking grades and elevations, collecting, recording measurements, and maintaining automated records.

* Observe transportable and stationary scales to weigh contractors' trucks containing materials used in highway construction such as concrete, hay for mulch, asphalt, and gravel.

* Inspect earthwork and removal operations.

* Read construction plans to understand the dimensions and information shown and apply the information to the inspection of projects.

Survey work includes:

* Participate on a highway construction survey crew responsible for utilizing construction plans, blue top data, and cross-section data to stake locations at highway construction sites.

* Reduce survey notes and plot cross-sections.

* Measure elevations using a survey rod and level, measure long distances using a measuring chain and measure short distances using a tape measure or electronic measuring equipment.

* Make standard computations, operate transit, total station, and/or level.

* Cut and clear tree brush to clear a line of site to complete surveying.

* Measure and set benchmarks for elevation.

* Participate on a preliminary survey crew to collect data from the field for use in the design of highway plans.

* Record field notes in logbooks.

* Complete routine and general maintenance of equipment.

* Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Weather-Related Winter Operations:

* Operate snow removal equipment to assist State Maintenance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Highway Construction Technician I:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Highway Construction Technician II:
Experience in performing activities pertinent to construction work such as surveying, materials testing, or field inspections. OR Coursework or training in construction surveying, materials testing, or inspections practices, and in using associated instruments and equipment. Also, applicants…