HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 - PANACA

State of Nevada; Panaca (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS

No state income tax

Job summary

Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 in Panaca, NV. The role includes routine highway upkeep, winter snowplow operations, and summer improvement projects, with potential overtime for emergencies and inclement weather.

The incumbent will operate a range of heavy equipment, assist in training newer staff, and ensure safety in maintenance zones. This is a trainee level in the series with progression possible upon performance and approvals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience operating specialized highway equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain highway maintenance equipment including snowplows and graders.
• Oversee certification and training of Highway Maintenance Worker I/II.
• Install pavement markings and maintain road signs and signs posts.
• Respond to emergencies and manage traffic controls in maintenance zones.

Skills

Traffic control

Snow removal

Equipment operation

Training others

Tools

Rotary snowplow

Motor grader

Backhoe

Chip spreader

Job description

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 located in Panaca, NV, approximately 164 miles from Las Vegas. The incumbent is responsible for performing routine maintenance duties, including maintaining pavement surfaces, shoulders, clear zones, and associated roadways in good repair. Responsibilities also include winter maintenance—such as snowplow operation and anti‑icing activities—summer betterment projects, and assistance in emergency operations. The position may require working in inclement weather.
Link to CDL requirements: https://dmv.nv.gov/cdl.htm. This is a trainee level position in the series; the incumbent may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with approval of the appointing authority.

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 to restore and maintain roadway surfaces, slopes, shoulders, culverts, ditches, guardrails, markers, guideposts, and fences.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience following certification in the operation of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment as designated by NDOT; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

• Operate and perform preventive maintenance and minor repair on light, medium, and heavy‑duty highway maintenance and construction equipment, such as rotary snowplow, motor grader, crawler/tractor, backhoe, grade‑all, truck‑mounted asphalt distributor, chip spreader, cold planer, paint stripper, 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 permanent and temporary pavement markings.
• Apply chip and flush seals, construct maintenance overlays, perform cold milling and inlays with hot asphalt, and provide information for the Maintenance Management System; respond to customer service requests and prepare billable accident reports.
• Establish traffic controls to reroute traffic or control traffic speed and flow in maintenance areas, construction zones, and accident scenes.
• Mix and stockpile salt and sand; load these materials into trucks; apply anti‑icing chemicals; operate snow removal equipment and construct brine‑making facilities.
• Maintain radio contact with base station, maintenance personnel, and law enforcement; use information from the Intelligent Transportation System and the District Operations Center; follow the Incident Command System protocol and respond to emergencies outside normal hours.
• Install, repair, and replace roadway signs, signposts, bulbs, fixtures, sensors, and overhead panels.
• Monitor contract compliance and quality control, including testing materials and completed work by contractors.
• Maintain landscaped areas and the highway right‑of‑way; repair or reconstruct tree wells; replace dead or damaged trees, flowers, shrubs, and ground cover; fertilize, mow, and reseed 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Detailed knowledge of: traffic control and routing through maintenance and construction zones; snow removal and anti‑icing techniques, materials, and equipment; proper drainage and erosion control methods.

Working knowledge of: materials, methods, and equipment commonly used in reconstructing, renovating, or repairing highway roadbed, surface, shoulders, drainage facilities, and fixtures; pruning and watering techniques for landscaped areas; traffic paints and beads and retro‑reflectivity qualities; hazardous material isolation zones; Maintenance Management System Manual; dust control techniques; endangered species habitats and safe removal of non‑native species; environmental regulations affecting job site work; Incident Command System and emergency operational controls.

Ability to: train others in the operation of complex or specialized equipment; estimate quantities of labor and material; read, interpret, and explain policies, procedures, regulations, and standard plans; operate and maintain equipment; work effectively with staff and representatives of other agencies and companies; diagnose equipment malfunctions.

Recruiter Contact Information

Kelly Nieto – [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 serve them enthusiastically. 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, or compensation and wages.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family 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 50% or more full‑time equivalency.
• 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: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight 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).