Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Bartlett

State of Nebraska•Burwell, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior to help build and maintain a safe, convenient, and innovative statewide transportation system. The role involves operating and maintaining vehicles and highway maintenance equipment, performing roadside and roadway maintenance, and supporting traffic control and emergency response. Work may take place in adverse weather, around high-speed traffic, and during traffic management activities. Employees must be available on call for emergencies and special events, including holidays and weekends, and be able to report for snow or other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions. The hiring rate listed is $21.953 per hour for the Senior classification. The posting also states a $20.390 per hour rate for the Highway Maintenance Worker classification, with eligibility for promotion to Senior based on proficiency and certification in heavy highway maintenance equipment operation. Employees who hold a CDL and regularly perform CDL functions may receive increasing hourly differentials based on continuous service. The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package and describes a friendly, supportive work environment, career advancement opportunities, training and development, and job stability. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
For the Highway 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 Commercial Driver's License with O restriction and tanker endorsement is required within 90 days of hire through the 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 within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions for snow and other highway emergencies.
Must be able to move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently and 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 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.
Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors.
Ability to interact positively and respectfully with coworkers and supervisors, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating 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, and drive trucks to transport crews or materials to work sites.
Operate tractors with attachments such as discs, harrows, seeders, mowers, and sprayers to maintain highways and highway rights-of-way.
Operate post drivers to install signs, fences, and guardrails, as well as other handheld power and manual tools.
Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and crack sealing on highways and structures.
Paint buildings and other structures.
Perform maintenance functions such as armor coating and blade patching.
Provide manual traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures.
Move, drag, lift, load, and unload equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or roadway objects within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing material.
Perform routine and general maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Repair highway signs.
Perform snow removal.
Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment.
Apply selective and non-selective herbicides to highway rights-of-way as needed.
Work with the paint crew to stripe highways.
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 through partnering Nebraska community colleges.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government.
Employer-paid health insurance plans (79% employer paid).
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
Career advancement opportunities.
Training and development based on career aspirations.
Employee Assistance Program.
CDL pay differentials for employees who hold a CDL and 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.