Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior
State of Nebraska
Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior
State of Nebraska
State government promoting agriculture
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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
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Job Description:
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 oth handheld power and manual tools.
Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures.
Paint buildings and various 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.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Highway Maintenance Worker/ Senior: 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 with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required within 60 days of employment.
Highway Maintenance Worker: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess 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.
Other: A Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement is required within 90 days of hire through our in-house CDL training program. Costs to obtain the permit will be paid for by the Department. Must be able to be placed on-call and respond accordingly during non-scheduled work hours including holidays and weekends for emergencies and special events. Work is 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 also required. Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed in an "on-call" status.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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); climb, bend, stoop; 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. 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.
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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.
State government promoting agriculture
Nebraska is a U.S. state that provides government services to residents and supports the state’s economy, with a strong emphasis on agriculture. The state operates through agencies and programs that manage public education, infrastructure, health, safety, land use, and economic development, aiming to keep communities safe, informed, and prosperous. Its programs work by collecting taxes and fees, creating laws and regulations, and delivering services via state agencies, local governments, and partnerships with farmers, businesses, and non-profits. Nebraska differentiates itself from other states through its large agricultural sector and open land, which shape policies and programs around farming, water management, rural development, and access to markets. The goal is to sustain a stable, productive environment for residents and to support agricultural leadership and economic growth across the state.
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