CDL Highway Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

13 paid holidays

Generous leave

Military leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF

Health insurance

Life insurance

Career advancement

Training programs

Job summary

State of Nebraska's Nebraska Department of Transportation in Elwood, NE seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior to operate heavy highway maintenance equipment, patch roadways, perform snow removal, and support emergency response.

Requirements include CDL class A or B with endorsements, 60 days to obtain, 18+, valid license; benefits include retirement, holidays, leave, health and life insurance, PSLF, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• For Senior: Class A or B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or farming background preferred.
• Commercial CDL with tanker endorsement preferred.
• Commercial pesticide applicator license.
• Basic computer experience.
• On-call availability and ability to respond during non-scheduled hours.
• Work in adverse weather and during traffic incidents.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy highway maintenance equipment (trucks, rollers, loaders, graders, snowplows, etc.).
• Operates specialized equipment for lay-down, rock cutting, snooping, milling, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance and assists in servicing equipment; maintains yards/buildings.
• Patches roadways, maintains signs, snow fences, bridges and culverts.
• Moves loads, materials, and hazardous substances within weight restrictions.
• Trains coworkers and responds to emergencies, including nights and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe lifting 35–90 lbs

Reading and communicating effectively

Work in adverse weather conditions

Ability to work with high-speed traffi

Job description

State of Nebraska's Nebraska Department of Transportation in Elwood, NE seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior to operate heavy highway maintenance equipment, patch roadways, perform snow removal, and support emergency response.

Requirements include CDL class A or B with endorsements, 60 days to obtain, 18+, valid license; benefits include retirement, holidays, leave, health and life insurance, PSLF, and opportunities for advancement.