Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Aurora

State of Nebraska•Aurora, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a dedicated team member to help build and maintain a safe, convenient, and innovative statewide transportation system. The position operates highway maintenance equipment and specialized machinery, maintains equipment and facilities, performs roadway and structure repairs, and supports routine and emergency highway operations. The job includes snow removal and other emergency response duties, potentially at night, on weekends, and in adverse weather. Employees may be placed on call and must be able to respond to highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions. The listed hiring rate for the Senior classification is $21.953 per hour; the posting also describes a $20.39 per hour rate before proficiency and certification in heavy highway maintenance equipment leads to eligibility for promotion to Senior. Eligible employees who regularly perform CDL functions may receive hourly pay differentials based on continuous service.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
For the Hwy 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 CDL with O restriction and tanker endorsement is required within 90 days of hire through the department’s in-house CDL training program; the department will pay 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 for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed in on-call status.
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.
Must have basic computer and arithmetic skills.
Must be willing and able to learn and adapt to new technology and processes.
Must demonstrate a quality- and results-oriented sense of urgency, safe and reliable work practices, respectful interactions, conflict resolution, and sound judgment.
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 highway and other maintenance equipment, including trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, and distributors.
Operate specialized equipment for tasks such as paving, rock cutting, pavement striping, drilling, milling, transporting gas, and spreading chips.
Identify preventive maintenance needs for assigned equipment and participate in equipment servicing and repairs with other agency employees.
Maintain the grounds and buildings of maintenance yards.
Patch roadways, broad pavement surfaces, and structures; repair signs; erect and remove snow fences; and repair bridges, culverts, and other structures.
Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
Train maintenance coworkers in specific maintenance tasks, job practices, and procedures as needed.
Perform snow removal and other emergency response duties as needed, including during nights, weekends, and adverse weather conditions.
Respond to emergency call-outs with short notice when required.
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.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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 pay differentials for eligible employees who regularly perform CDL functions: $1 per hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional $1 per hour after 3 years, and an additional $1 per hour after 5 years.