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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 - UNDERFILL

State of Nevada · Ely, NV · 2 mo ago
Manufacturing$48k–$70k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting to fill the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions in District III Ely and surrounding areas, as an underfill for a Highway Maintenance Worker 3. These crew maintain several lane miles including summits that range from 6,492` to 7,438` in elevation. Requiring regular attention during snow/ice events or emergencies.

Essential Qualifications

  • One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work;
  • OR one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting to fill the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions in District III Ely and surrounding areas, as an underfill for a Highway Maintenance Worker 3. These crew maintain several lane miles including summits that range from 6,492` to 7,438` in elevation. Requiring regular attention during snow/ice events or emergencies. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions. Incumbent is responsible for performing routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface, shoulders, clear zones, and associated roadways in good repair, winter maintenance, including snowplow operation and anti-icing activities, summer betterment projects, and assistance in emergency operations. These positions may require working in inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of: herbicide/insecticide application procedures and equipment;
  • General knowledge of: repairing highway roadbed, surface, shoulders, drainage facilities, and fixtures; materials, methods, and equipment used in routine highway maintenance activities; traffic control and routing through highway maintenance and construction zones; proper drainage and erosion control methods; snow removal and anti-icing techniques, materials and equipment; pruning and watering techniques for landscaped areas; traffic paints and beads and retro-reflectivity qualities of these systems; dust control techniques; endangered species habitats, protection techniques and safe removal of non-native species; environmental regulations that control the method of work at job sites; incident command system and operational controls used during emergency operations.

Recruiter Contact Information

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Sydney Fowler at sydney.fowler@dot.nv.gov

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
  • Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  • Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  • Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Retail: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
  • Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
  • No Nevada state income tax.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  • Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional Benefits

  • Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
  • For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

Legal Holidays

  • January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
  • Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
  • Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
  • Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
  • Last Monday in June......................... Juneteenth Day
  • July 4.................................................... Independence Day
  • First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
  • Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
  • November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
  • Fourth Thursday in November............. Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
  • December 25........................................ Christmas Day

Qualifications

  • One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work;
  • OR one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 in Nevada State service.

Pre-Employment Screening

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.

Commercial Driver License

  • A Class A commercial driver’s license will be required within six months of appointment.

Driver's License

  • This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.

Work Locations

  • Austin, NV
  • Ely, NV
  • Eureka, NV
  • Lund, NV

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