Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Geneva

State of Nebraska•Geneva, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated team player to help build and maintain a safe, convenient, and innovative statewide transportation system. The position operates highway maintenance and specialized equipment, supports maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities, and performs roadway, sign, bridge, culvert, and other infrastructure maintenance. Work includes moving materials and equipment and training maintenance coworkers as needed. The position performs snow removal and other emergency response duties, which may require work at night, on weekends, in adverse weather, and on short notice. Employees must be available for on-call emergencies and special events, including holidays and weekends, and able to report for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions. The work is performed outdoors, around high-speed traffic, and during traffic management activities and safety incidents. The listed hiring rate for the Senior level is $21.953 per hour. The posting also lists a $20.39 hourly rate for Highway Maintenance Worker; proficiency and certification in heavy highway maintenance equipment operation can qualify an employee for promotion to the Senior level. Employees who hold a CDL and regularly perform CDL functions may receive pay differentials based on continuous service.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
For the Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior level, possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days of employment.
Obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire through the department’s in-house CDL training program; the department pays the cost of obtaining the permit.
Be able to be placed on call and respond during non-scheduled work hours, including holidays and weekends, for emergencies and special events.
Be able to report for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally without assistance, and 90 or more pounds infrequently with assistance.
Be able to climb, bend, and stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes; and work around high-speed traffic.
Read and communicate effectively, give and receive instructions, and follow directions with minimal supervision.
Have basic computer and arithmetic skills.
Be willing and able to learn, adapt to new technology and processes, perform duties with a quality- and results-oriented sense of urgency, work safely, interact respectfully with coworkers and supervisors, resolve conflicts, and use sound judgment.

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 pavement laying, rock cutting, snooping, pavement striping, drilling or milling, gas transport, semi-trailer transport, and chip spreading.
Identify preventative maintenance needs for assigned equipment and participate in equipment servicing and repair with other agency employees.
Maintain the grounds and buildings of maintenance yards.
Patch roadways, 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 from roadways within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
Train maintenance coworkers in specific maintenance tasks, practices, and procedures as needed.
Perform snow removal and other emergency response duties as needed, including at night, on weekends, and in adverse weather.
Respond to emergency call-outs on 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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government.
Health insurance plans with 79% employer contribution.
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.
Potential CDL pay differentials of $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, for eligible employees who regularly perform CDL functions.