HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2

MESQUITE MENTAL HEALTH CTR; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highway Maintenance Worker II position in Hawthorne, NV involves performing routine maintenance on highways, operating complex equipment, and ensuring road integrity. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience and a valid driver's license. This role supports the Nevada Department of Transportation's efforts to maintain safe roadway conditions.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.
• Must be 18 years of age upon application.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance duties on roadways.
• Operate snowplows and maintain drainage systems.
• Work in inclement weather as required.

Skills

Highway maintenance skills

Equipment operation

Job description

Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2- Underfill for HWY Maintenance Worker 3

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -$46,207.44to$67,296.24PAY GRADE:27

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occurin this geographical location.

Applications accepteduntil recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Highway Maintenance Workers are certified by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to operate a variety of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment in order to restore and maintain the integrity of roadway surfaces; maintain roadside slopes, shoulders, culverts and ditches to restore drainage and prevent erosion; and repair or replace related roadway appurtenances such as guardrails, markers, guide posts and fences.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.**PLEASE MARK YOU HAVE ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE PERFORMING BASIC HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TO PROCEED TO APPLICATION.**

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting to fill the Highway Maintenance Worker II position in Hawthorne, NV. 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. The hours for these positions are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hours shifts. Position may require working in inclement weather. **INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.**

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum 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.

Special Notes

In order to meet the needs of specialized disciplines within the highway maintenance field, certified equipment proficiency or specialized skills may be required for Highway Maintenance Worker III's and IV's and will be identified at the time of recruitment.

Special Requirements

This position requires an applicant be at least 18 years of age upon application. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required.

This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours for this position are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts.

A Class A commercial driver's license, including appropriate endorsements will be required within six months of appointment.

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.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired [phone] Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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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.

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