Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - West Point

State of Nebraska•West Point, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a dedicated team member to help build and maintain a safe, convenient, and innovative statewide transportation system. The position operates highway maintenance equipment, performs equipment upkeep and repairs, and carries out manual roadway, bridge, and culvert maintenance. Work can involve adverse weather, temperature extremes, high-speed traffic, traffic management and safety incidents, and emergency response outside scheduled hours. Employees must be available for on-call work, including weekends and holidays, and may work long hours during emergencies such as floods and storms. The listed hiring rate for the senior classification is $21.953 per hour. The job description also lists a base rate of $20.390 per hour, with eligibility for promotion to Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.953 per hour after demonstrating proficiency and certification in heavy highway maintenance equipment operation. Employees who hold a CDL and regularly perform CDL functions may qualify for additional hourly differentials based on continuous service: $1 after one year, another $1 after three years, and another $1 after five years. The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, paid holidays and leave, insurance, tuition reimbursement, training and development, and other benefits. Benefits 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, 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 available for on-call work and respond during non-scheduled hours, including holidays and weekends, for emergencies and special events.
Must have regular and reliable attendance and be able to report to work outside scheduled 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, and crouch, 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.
Must have basic computer and arithmetic skills.
Must be willing and able to learn and adapt to new technology and processes, work with a quality- and results-oriented sense of urgency, follow safe work practices, 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 maintenance equipment, including loaders, trucks, tractors, and mowers, as well as hand tools.
Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with repairs.
Perform manual labor such as pothole patching, sign repair, erecting snow fences, and roadway, bridge, and culvert repair.
Load and unload materials.
Work extended hours during emergencies such as flooding and storms.
Respond to emergency call-outs and report to work on short notice, including outside scheduled hours for snow and other highway emergencies.
Perform snow removal, sanding, de-icing, and other work during adverse weather, traffic management activities, and traffic safety incidents.
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-paid premiums.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
Career advancement opportunities.
Training and development based on career aspirations.
Job security and stability.
Employee Assistance Program.