Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Oconto

State of Nebraska • Oconto, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a dedicated, hardworking team player to help build and maintain a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system. The role operates highway maintenance and specialized equipment, maintains roads and structures, supports equipment upkeep, and helps maintain maintenance yards. Pay is $20.39 per hour for Highway Maintenance Worker; proficiency and certification in heavy highway maintenance equipment operation can make the employee eligible for promotion to Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.953 per hour. Employees with a CDL who regularly perform CDL functions may receive hourly differentials of $1 after one year of continuous service, an additional $1 after three years, and another $1 after five years.

The position includes emergency response and snow-removal duties, which may require working nights, weekends, holidays, and adverse weather, and responding to call-outs on short notice. Employees must be available on-call and able to report for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions. Work may take place around high-speed traffic and during traffic management activities and safety incidents.

The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, paid holidays, leave, insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and training and development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• For the Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior classification, must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days of employment.
• Must 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.
• 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.
• Must attend work regularly and reliably.
• 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.
• Basic computer and arithmetic skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and processes.
• A quality- and results-oriented sense of urgency in performing duties.
• Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
• Ability to interact positively and respectfully with co-workers and supervisors, work to resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions.

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 maintenance equipment, including trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, and distributors.
• Operate specialized equipment for maintenance tasks, including lay-down machines, rock cutters, snoopers, pavement stripers, drilling or milling machinery, gas transports, semi-truck trailers, and chip spreaders.
• 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, other 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 from roadways within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Train maintenance co-workers, as needed, in maintenance tasks and work practices and procedures.
• Perform snow removal and other emergency response duties as needed, including at night, on weekends, and in 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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government.
• Health insurance plans with 79% employer contribution.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Vision insurance plans.
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Training and development based on career aspirations.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Job security and stability.

What This Job Offers

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