Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Atkinson

State of Nebraska • Atkinson, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system! We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required within 60 days of employment.
• 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.
• Work is performed in adverse weather conditions and during traffic management activities and traffic safety incidents including snow removal, sanding, and de-icing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is also required.
• 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.
• 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); climb, bend, 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 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.
• 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; drive trucks to transport crews or materials to work sites.
• Operate tractors with various attachments, including disc, harrows, seeders, 15-foot mowers, sprayers, and hand mowers to maintain highways and highway right-of-ways.
• Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences, and guardrails, and oth handheld power and manual tools.
• Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures.
• Paint buildings and various structures.
• Perform varied maintenance functions, such as armor coating and blade patching.
• Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects, according to safety procedures.
• Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing material.
• Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair on equipment.
• Repair highway signs.
• Perform snow removal.
• Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment.
• May apply chemicals of selective and non-selective herbicides to spray highway right-of-way.
• Will work with the paint crew striping highways.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• 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
• Fun, inviting teammates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed