Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Omaha - 108th Yard

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior to help build and maintain a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system. The role involves operating trucks, light equipment, and heavy highway maintenance equipment; maintaining highways and highway rights of way; and performing related repairs and manual labor. The starting pay rate is $20.390 per hour. Proficiency and certification in heavy highway maintenance equipment operation can make the employee eligible for promotion to Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.953 per hour. Employees with a CDL who regularly perform CDL functions may receive hourly pay differentials based on continuous service: $1 after one year, another $1 after three years, and another $1 after five years. Work may take place in adverse weather, around high-speed traffic, and during traffic management and safety incidents, including snow removal, sanding, and de-icing. Night shifts may be possible from April 15 through October. Employees must be available on call during unscheduled hours, including weekends and holidays, for emergencies and special events, and must be able to report for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
For the Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior classification, must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days of employment.
A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with O restriction and tanker endorsement is required within 90 days of hire through the department's in-house CDL training program; the department pays the costs to obtain the permit.
Must be able to be placed on call and respond during non-scheduled work hours, including holidays and weekends, for emergencies and special events.
Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions.
Must be able to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally without assistance, and 90 or more pounds infrequently with assistance.
Must be able to climb, bend, and stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes; and work around high-speed traffic.
Must be able to read and communicate effectively, give and receive instructions, and follow directions with minimal supervision.
Basic computer and arithmetic skills.
Ability and willingness to learn and adjust to new technology and processes.
Quality- and results-oriented approach with a sense of urgency.
Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
Ability to interact positively and respectfully with coworkers and supervisors, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy equipment or a farming background.
A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License.
Basic computer experience.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work.
Operate heavy equipment to maintain highways and highway rights of way.
Operate post drivers to install signs, fences, and guardrails, and use other handheld power and manual tools.
Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and for sealing cracks in highways and structures.
Perform varied maintenance functions, including spot patching.
Provide manual highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.
Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Repair highway signs.
Perform snow removal.
Load and unload materials and supplies.
Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment.
May apply selective and non-selective herbicide chemicals to highway rights of way.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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 through the federal government.
Health insurance plans that are 79% employer paid.
Dental and vision insurance plans.
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
Career advancement opportunities.
Training and development based on career aspirations.
Job security and stability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Friendly and supportive work environment.