Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Plainview

State of Nebraska•Plainview, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a dedicated team player to help build and maintain a safe, convenient, and innovative statewide transportation system. The role is based in Plainview, Nebraska. The listed pay rate is $20.390 per hour for Highway Maintenance Worker; proficiency and certification in operating heavy highway maintenance equipment make an employee eligible for promotion to Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.953 per hour. Employees who hold a CDL and regularly perform CDL functions can receive additional hourly pay differentials after one, three, and five years of continuous service. Work includes operating and maintaining highway equipment, performing manual highway maintenance and repairs, and supporting emergency response. Employees must be prepared for on-call assignments and emergency call-outs, including outside scheduled hours and during weekends and holidays. Work takes place outdoors in adverse weather, temperature extremes, and around high-speed traffic, including during traffic management activities and safety incidents. Regular and reliable attendance is required. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement contributions, paid holidays and leave, insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and training and career advancement opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
For the Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior classification, a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required 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 cost 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 outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies.
Must be able to 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.
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 loaders, trucks, tractors, mowers, and hand tools.
Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with repairs.
Perform manual labor, including pothole patching, sign repair, erecting snow fences, and roadway, bridge, and culvert repair.
Load and unload materials.
Work extended hours during emergencies such as flooding and storms.
Be available for emergency call-outs and report to work on short notice.
Respond to on-call duties during non-scheduled hours, including weekends and holidays, for emergencies and special events.
Perform highway work in adverse weather and during traffic management and safety incidents, including snow removal, sanding, and de-icing.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%.
13 paid holidays.
Generous leave accruals beginning 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.
Employee Assistance Program.
CDL permit costs paid by the department.