Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Ogallala

About the role

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) seeks a dedicated team player to enhance quality of life by building and maintaining a safe, convenient, innovative statewide transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of highway or other maintenance equipment (trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, distributors).
• Operate specialized equipment (lay-down machines, rock cutters, snoopers, pavement stripers, drilling or milling machinery, gas transports, semi-truck trailers, chip spreaders).
• Identify preventative maintenance needs and participate in equipment servicing and repair; maintain grounds and buildings of maintenance yards.
• Patch roadways, pavement surfaces, and structures; repair signs; erect and remove snow fences; repair bridges, culverts, and other structures.
• Move, drag, lift, load, and unload equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials safely within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Train maintenance coworkers in specific tasks and job practices to improve performance levels.
• Perform snow removal and emergency response duties as needed, including nights, weekends, and adverse weather.
• Respond to emergency callouts with short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• For Hwy 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.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in operation of heavy equipment or farming background.
• Preferred: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
• Preferred: Commercial Pesticide applicator's license.
• Preferred: Basic computer experience.
• Other: A Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement required within 90 days of hire via in‑house CDL training (costs covered).
• 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 including snow removal, sanding, and de‑icing.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.

Skills

• Ability to safely move, drag, and lift 35 lb frequently, up to 60 lb occasionally (without assistance), and 90 lb or more infrequently (with assistance).
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes and around high‑speed traffic.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively, give and receive instructions, follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer and arithmetic skills.
• Willingness to learn and accept challenges by adapting to new technology and processes.
• Quality/results‑oriented sense of urgency.
• Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe, reliable practices.
• Ability to interact positively, treat coworkers and supervisors with dignity and respect, resolve conflicts, and make sound judgments.
• Ability to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed on‑call status.

Benefits

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• Culture that embraces work‑life balance.
• 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.
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