Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Ainsworth or Springview

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Highway Maintenance Worker / Senior to join our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a safe statewide transportation system. The position is open for Ainsworth, NE, and Springview, NE. Pay and Benefits Pay starts at $19.941 per hour for a Highway Maintenance Worker and $21.470 per hour for a Senior with heavy equipment proficiency and certification. CDL holders receive additional hourly differentials: $1 per hour after 1 year, another $1 after 3 years, and a third $1 after 5 years of continuous service. State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%. 13 paid holidays. Generous leave accruals that begin immediately. Work‑life balance culture. 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. Career advancement opportunities. Training and development based on career aspirations. Job security and stability. Employee Assistance Program. Fun, inviting teammates. Job Duties Operate trucks and other light equipment; drive trucks to transport crews or materials to work sites. Operate tractors with various attachments, including disc, harrows, seeders, 15‑foot mowers, sprayers, and hand mowers to maintain highways and highway right‑of‑ways. Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences, and guardrails, and other handheld power and manual tools. Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures. Perform varied maintenance functions, such as armor coating and blade patching. Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects, according to safety procedures. Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing material. Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair on equipment. Repair highway signs. Perform snow removal. Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment. May apply chemicals of selective and non‑selective herbicides to spray highway right‑of‑way. Will work with the paint crew striping highways. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid driver’s license. For Highway Maintenance Worker / Senior: possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days of employment. For Highway Maintenance Worker: no additional license beyond a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the operation of heavy equipment. A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement. Commercial Pesticide applicator’s license. Basic computer experience. Additional Requirements Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement required within 90 days of hire through in‑house CDL training program; costs to obtain the permit paid for by the Department. Must be able to be placed on‑call and respond during non‑scheduled work hours, including holidays and weekends for emergencies and special events. Work performed in adverse weather conditions and during traffic management activities and traffic safety incidents, including snow removal, sanding, and de‑icing. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions and be in an "on‑call" status. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance); climb, bend, 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. Basic computer and arithmetic skills. Ability and willingness to learn and accept challenges by learning and adjusting to new technology and processes. Quality/results‑oriented sense of urgency in the performance of duties. Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors. Ability to interact in a positive manner and treat co‑workers and supervisors with dignity and respect, work to resolve conflicts, and make good decisions using sound judgment, processes and purpose. Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Nebraska