HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2

State of Nevada

Ely (NV)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 56,000

Full time

24 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks/year

Sick Leave: 3 weeks/year

Holidays: 12 paid days/year

Public Employees' Retirement System (P

Job summary

State of Nevada, through the Nevada Department of Transportation, is seeking to fill Highway Maintenance Worker II positions in Ely and surrounding areas. Incumbents perform routine maintenance, winter snowplow and anti-icing duties, and assist in emergency operations at an on-site location.

This seasonal, not-to-exceed-6-month role requires a valid Nevada driver's license and may require a CDL within six months.

Qualifications

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.
One year of experience as Highway Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service.
Valid Nevada driver's license is required at appointment.
Within 6 months, obtain Nevada Class A CDL if not already possessed.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy maintenance equipment.
Perform winter operations including snow plowing and anti-icing.
Install and repair roadway signs and signposts; maintain sign panels.
Respond to emergencies and incidents; coordinate with agencies.
Assist in summer projects and routine maintenance tasks.
Maintain records and monitor contract compliance where applicable.

Skills

Highway maintenance experience

NDOT HWY Maint I experience

Tools

Rotary snowplow

Motor grader

Backhoe

Dump truck

Job description

No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-02, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31st, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://www.gov.nv.gov/executive-actions/executive-orders/2026-executive-orders/EO-2026-002/

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting to fill the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions in District III Ely and surrounding areas. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions. Incumbent is responsible for performing routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface, shoulders, clear zones, and associated roadways in good repair, winter maintenance, including snowplow operation and anti-icing activities, summer betterment projects, and assistance in emergency operations. These positions may require working in inclement weather. Please refer to the link https://youtu.be/V9QL_LHwY0c for an inside look at NDOT's maintenance crews. Copy and paste https://youtu.be/V9QL_LHwY0c into the navigation bar of your browser for an inside look at NDOT's maintenance crews. Link to CDL requirements Commercial Driver Licensing ** THESE POSITIONS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR WINTER/SUMMER SEASON EMPLOYMENT. NOT TO EXCEED 6 MONTHS. ** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

Essential Qualifications

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work; OR one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Operate and perform preventive maintenance and minor repair on a variety of light, medium and heavy‑duty highway maintenance, and construction equipment such as a rotary snowplow, motor grader, crawler/tractor, backhoe/grade‑all, truck mounted asphalt distributor, chip spreader, cold planer, paint striper, vacuum sweeper, and culvert cleaner.
Act as designated certified operator for certification of Highway Maintenance Worker I's and II's; demonstrate and oversee equipment operation and provide training in established safety policies and requirements.
Operate equipment or backup vehicles to install long line, solid and skip lines and gore lines; measure and install various permanent and temporary pavement markings.
Apply chip and flush seals to the construction of maintenance overlays, and cold milling and inlays with hot asphalt. Provide information for input into the Maintenance Management System; respond to customer service requests and prepare billable accident reports.
Establish traffic controls using accepted methods to reroute traffic or control traffic speed and flow in highway maintenance areas, construction zones, and accident scenes.
Mix salt and sand stockpiles; operate loaders to load salt and sand into trucks; apply anti-icing chemicals; remove snow with medium and heavy dump trucks with snow plows, spreaders, and pre‑wetting equipment; operate motor graders; construct and maintain brine‑making facilities.
Maintain radio contact with a base station, maintenance personnel and law enforcement agencies; use information provided by the Intelligent Transportation System and the District Operations Center; use the Incident Command System protocol and respond to emergencies outside normal working hours.
Install, repair, and replace roadway signs and signposts; repair and replace bulbs, fixtures, and sensors on lighted sign structures; clean and replace overhead sign panels.
Monitor contract compliance and quality control including testing/materials and completed work performed by contractors.
Maintain landscaped areas and the highway right‑of‑way; repair, widen or reconstruct tree wells; replace dead or damaged trees, flowers, shrubs, and ground cover; fertilize, mow, and re‑seed lawns.
Remove roadway and roadside debris, excess dirt, vegetation, and other traffic hazards; remove dead animals and biohazards.
Respond to accidents and fatalities and complete required forms and documentation.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under supervision, incumbents continue to receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the continuing trainee level, and incumbents may progress to the next level after one year of being certified as a fully trained operator of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment as designated by NDOT and with the approval of the appointing authority.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: herbicide/insecticide application procedures and equipment.

General knowledge of: repairing highway roadbed, surface, shoulders, drainage facilities, and fixtures; materials, methods, and equipment used in routine highway maintenance activities; traffic control and routing through highway maintenance and construction zones; proper drainage and erosion control methods; snow removal and anti‑icing techniques, materials and equipment; pruning and watering techniques for landscaped areas; traffic paints and beads and retro‑reflectivity qualities of these systems; dust control techniques; endangered species habitats, protection techniques and safe removal of non‑native species; environmental regulations that control the method of work at job sites; incident command system and operational controls used during emergency operations.

Ability to: safely operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools associated with routine highway maintenance tasks; read and understand the Maintenance Management System Manual.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full‑time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Do you have any of the following?

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.
One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 in Nevada State service.
None of the above

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours of this position are subject to change based on the needs of the appointing authority. Typical shifts are four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts but may include some variation depending on the specific needs of the department. Can you meet this requirement?

A valid Nevada Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), is required within 6 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre‑employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment. Can you meet this requirement?

This position requires applicants be at least 18 years of age upon hire. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required. Can you meet this requirement?

This announcement is for temporary (maximum of six months) positions only. Applicants must indicate that they are willing to accept temporary work to be considered. Can you meet this requirement?

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