CDL-A Highway Maintenance Technician

State of Nebraska; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-matched retirement 156%

13 paid holidays

Generous leave accruals

Military leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) in Elwood, Nebraska, is hiring for a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior. The role involves operating a range of highway maintenance equipment, performing routine maintenance, and supporting snow removal and emergency response operations in all weather conditions.

Qualified applicants must be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license; a Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience operating heavy highway maintenance equipment is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new technology.

Responsibilities

• Operates highway maintenance equipment such as trucks, loaders, graders, snowplows, etc.
• Maintains equipment and maintenance yards; patches roadways and structures as needed.
• Responds to snow removal and emergency calls, including nights and weekends.
• Trains coworkers in maintenance tasks and safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Tools

CDL Class A

Air brakes endorsement

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) in Elwood, Nebraska, is hiring for a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior. The role involves operating a range of highway maintenance equipment, performing routine maintenance, and supporting snow removal and emergency response operations in all weather conditions.

Qualified applicants must be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license; a Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required within 60 days.