What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker position at State of Nebraska?
We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
- 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
Pay rate of $16.626 to start. Proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment will result in eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $17.901 per hour.
Please reach out to Alexis Vlademar, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-525-2304, if you have questions or to learn more.
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Location: Laurel, NE
- Operate equipment such as: Loader, trucks, tractors, mower, hand tools.
- Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with repair.
- Perform manual labor such as pothole patching, sign repair, erecting snow fence, roadway, bridge & culvert repair.
- Be able to load & unload materials.
- Be able to work long hours in times of emergency (flooding & storms).
- Be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
- Have a good driving record.
- Be able to work in extreme temperatures.
- Be able to climb, bend, stoop & crouch.
- Be available for emergency call out.
- Report to work for emergencies with short notice.
REQUIRED: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license, and possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement are required within 6 months of employment. Required training and costs associated with obtaining the CDL will be paid for by the Department.
PREFERRED: Experience in the operation of heavy equipment or farming background. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement. Commercial Pesticide applicator's license. Basic computer experience.
OTHER: A valid Class A Commercial Drivers license with tanker endorsement is required within 6 months of employment. Required training and costs associated with obtaining the CDL will be paid for by the Department.
Must be a safe worker that is team oriented.
Regular and reliable attendance is also required.
Knowledge of: safe operation of power and motor-driven equipment; public safety procedures; methods and materials used in servicing tools and automotive equipment.
Ability to: perform heavy manual labor for long periods of time and endure working outside in all types of weather and on high-speed highways, runways, and similar locations; paint, spread, or apply maintenance and construction materials, and communicate information so others will understand; read labels, notices, and directions, and follow instructions; learn the operation of various heavy-duty vehicles and safety requirements related to this equipment; learn the operation of two-way radios and other equipment; safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance); climb, bend or stoop.
Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 30 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed in an "on-call" status.
NDOT encourages applicants of all ages and experiences to apply.
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