Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Omaha

Job Posting

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring rate: $21.470 per hour

Job Title:

Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Omaha (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 06-17-2026

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. Proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment will result in eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.470 per hour.

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
• $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service
• $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 includes:

• 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.

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• Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work.
• Operate heavy equipment to maintain highways and highway right of way.
• Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences, guardrails, and other hand-held 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 spot patching.
• Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.
• Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanic repair on equipment.
• Repair highway signs.
• Perform snow removal.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.
• Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment.
• May apply chemicals of selective and non-selective herbicides spray to the highway right of way.
• Possibility of working night shift from April 15 through October.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highway Maintenance Worker:
  Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior:
  Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license, and possession of 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 or farming background.
• A 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 for by the Department.
• 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…