Highway Maintenance Worker 2 - Underfill

highway maintenance worker 2

*** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

the nevada department of transportation is recruiting to fill the highway maintenance worker 2 positions in district iii as an underfill for a highway maintenance worker 3 in winnemucca, nv and the surrounding areas. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions. Incumbent is responsible for performing routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface, shoulders, clear zones, and associated roadways in good repair, winter maintenance, including snowplow operation and anti-icing activities, summer betterment projects, and assistance in emergency operations.

These positions may require working in inclement weather.
*** onsite housing is available for selected applicant.
*** highway maintenance workers are certified by the nevada department of transportation (ndot) to operate a variety of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment to restore and maintain the integrity of roadway surfaces; maintain roadside slopes, shoulders, culverts, and ditches to restore drainage and prevent erosion; and repair or replace related roadway appurtenances such as guardrails, markers, guideposts, and fences.

one year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work; or one year of experience as a highway maintenance worker i in nevada state service.

this job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Working knowledge of: herbicide/insecticide application procedures and equipment. General knowledge of: repairing highway roadbed, surface, shoulders, drainage facilities, and fixtures; materials, methods, and equipment used in routine highway maintenance activities;

traffic control and routing through highway maintenance and construction zones; proper drainage and erosion control methods; snow removal and anti- icing techniques, materials and equipment; pruning and watering techniques for landscaped areas; traffic paints and beads and retro-reflectivity qualities of these systems; dust control techniques; endangered species habitats, protection techniques and safe removal of non-native species; environmental regulations that control the method of work at job sites;

incident command system and operational controls used during emergency operations. Ability to: safely operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools associated with routine highway maintenance tasks; read and understand the maintenance management system manual.

the state of nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (gina), or compensation and/or wages.

benefits include:

• health insurance: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the public employees' benefits program (pebp).
• vacation: accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• sick leave: accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• retirement: participation in the nevada public employees retirement system (pers). Employees do not contribute to social security but will contribute to pers if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how pers service may impact social security benefits, visit the ssa publication (download pdf reader).
• deferred compensation: the state offers a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• no nevada state income tax.
• public service loan forgiveness: eligible due to public sector employment.
• longevity payments eligibility: employees who have received a performance rating…