Highway Maintenance Worker
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description
Applicants who possess a valid Class A or B CDL will be hired at the Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior level at $17.55 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 $17.55 per hour.

At the Nebraska Department of Transportation, we reward our employees' hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. We provide training and career development, advancement opportunities, ample paid time off, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a matching retirement contribution of 156%.

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Examples of Work
• Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work.
• Operate tractors with various attachments, including disc, harrows, seeders, sprayers and hand mowers to maintain highways and highway right of ways.
• Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences, and guardrails and other hand held power and manual tools.
• Perform tree trimming and brush cutting.
• Maintain yards and performs building maintenance and cleaning.
• Paint buildings and various structures.
• Perform varied maintenance functions such as concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures.
• Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.
•Physically move, drag, life, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair on equipment.
• May apply chemicals of selective and non-selective herbicides spray to highway right of way.
• May be assigned to the night shift with variant and end times.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED: 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 tanker endorsement is required within 6 months of employment. Required training and costs associated with obtaining the CDL will be paid for by the Department. Must be a safe worker that is team oriented. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance); climb, bend or stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high speed traffic. Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively to give and receive instructions. Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed in an "on-call" status. Ability to successfully learn and operate various types of highway maintenance equipment including: dump trucks, semi-truck trailers, rollers, loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, distributors and spreaders. NDOT encourages applicants of all ages and experience to apply.

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