CDL Highway Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement match 156%

13 paid holidays

Leave accruals from start

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance $20,000

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition reimbursement

Military leave

Training & development

Job security

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The State of Nebraska,Department of Transportation in Oconto, NE, seeks a dedicated Maintenance Worker/Senior to operate a wide range of highway maintenance equipment, perform routine and emergency duties, and train fellow staff. Candidates must meet minimum age and licensing requirements, with higher pay and CDL endorsements for senior positions.

Responsibilities include winter maintenance, road repair, sign work, equipment maintenance, and on-call readiness.

Qualifications

• Highway Maintenance Worker: must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Senior: must be at least 18 with valid driver’s license and Class A/B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Operates highway maintenance equipment (trucks, rollers, loaders, tractors, graders, snowplows, etc.).
• Operates specialized equipment for tasks (lay-down machines, rock cutters, snoopers, stripers, drilling).
• Identifies maintenance needs and assists with servicing; maintains maintenance yards.
• Repairs signs, patches roadways, bridges, culverts; handles snow fences and debris removal.
• Moves, loads, and unloads equipment/materials; handles hazardous materials safely.
• Trains coworkers; performs snow removal and emergency duties; may respond to call-outs.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL with tanker/air brakes

Heavy equipment experience

Reading/comprehension

Basic computer skills

Job description

The State of Nebraska,Department of Transportation in Oconto, NE, seeks a dedicated Maintenance Worker/Senior to operate a wide range of highway maintenance equipment, perform routine and emergency duties, and train fellow staff. Candidates must meet minimum age and licensing requirements, with higher pay and CDL endorsements for senior positions.

Responsibilities include winter maintenance, road repair, sign work, equipment maintenance, and on-call readiness.