Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Plainview
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join its mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system. The position offers a pay rate of $19.941 per hour for a Highway Maintenance Worker, with eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.470 per hour upon achieving proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment. Additional pay differentials are available for CDL holders, increasing by $1/hour after 1, 3, and 5 years of continuous service. NDOT emphasizes employee retention, offering a friendly and supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for meaningful public service, career advancement, training, and job security. The State Government is noted as one of Nebraska's largest and most diverse employers, with work that impacts various aspects of Nebraskan life, from public health to highway safety and natural resource preservation.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- For Highway Maintenance Worker/ Senior: Possession of 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 our in-house CDL training program.
- Must be able to be placed on-call and respond accordingly during non-scheduled work hours including holidays and weekends for emergencies and special events.
- Regular and reliable attendance is also required.
- Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies.
- 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, stoop.
- Must be able to 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 accept challenges by learning and adjusting to new technology and processes.
- Quality/results-oriented sense of urgency in the performance of duties.
- Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
- Ability to interact in a positive manner and treat co-workers and supervisors with dignity and respect, work to resolve conflicts, and make good decisions using sound judgment, processes, and purpose.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment such as: Loader, trucks, tractors, mowers, and hand tools.
- Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with the repair.
- Perform manual labor such as pothole patching, sign repair, erecting snow fences, roadway, bridges & culvert repair.
- Be able to load & unload materials.
- Be able to work long hours in times of emergency (flooding & storms).
- Be able to work in temperature extremes.
- Be able to climb, bend, stoop & crouch.
- Be available for emergency call-outs.
- Report to work for emergencies with short notice.
- 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 (PSLF) through the Federal government
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
