HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 4

State of Nevada; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

PERS retirement program

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting to fill the Highway Maintenance Worker 4 position in Ely, Nevada. This on-site role involves planning and scheduling routine maintenance, emergency incident response, and snow removal support. As a lead worker and designated equipment operator, you will train lower‑level staff and assist the Highway Maintenance Supervisor I.

A valid US work authorization is required. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of Nevada state service as Highway Maintenance Worker III or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license at time of appointment.
• Ability to operate a range of highway maintenance equipment.
• Willingness to work varying shifts including overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule routine maintenance activities (fence, guardrail, asphalt, concrete repairs).
• Lead workers; train lower-level staff and review work performance.
• Operate and back up equipment for line striping and pavement markings.
• Establish traffic controls and reroute traffic in maintenance zones.
• Winter operations: salt/sand handling, snow removal with plows and spreaders.
• Maintain records, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL (needed within 6 months)

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting to fill the Highway Maintenance Worker 4 position in Ely, Nevada. The incumbent is responsible for planning and scheduling routine maintenance activities (fence repair, guardrail repair, asphalt patching and repair, concrete repair, etc.), emergency incident response and assists with the agency’s snow removal and maintenance efforts during seasonal betterments. This position is a safety sensitive position that is required to maintain roads and associate appurtenances on all state roadway systems within the crew’s boundary. During regular maintenance and flagging operations, it is essential to have crews fully staffed to run all associated equipment within the operation. This is a lead worker position who acts as a certified designated equipment operator who trains lower-level staff. They serve as lead workers and as assistants to Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1. They review the work of other personnel and provide input into performance evaluations and act as the Supervisor I when needed. 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. Copy and paste https://youtu.be/V9QL_LHwY0c into the navigation bar of your browser for an inside look at NDOT’s maintenance crews.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 general supervision, incumbents function as lead workers and as an assistant to the Highway Maintenance Supervisor I. Incumbents plan and schedule maintenance activities including determining what equipment and materials are required, assigning personnel, and completing required records. As the assistant supervisor, they participate in the duties described in the series concept; assign and review the work of lower‑level personnel; provide input into performance evaluations; assist the supervisor in laying out a variety of roadway or specialty maintenance work; organize equipment, materials, personnel, and procedures; and respond to emergencies.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Detailed 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 of these materials; hazardous materials isolation zones as first responders to hazardous material spills; Maintenance Management System Manual; dust control techniques; endangered species habitats, protection techniques and safe removal of non‑native species; environmental regulations that impact the method of work at job sites; incident command system and operational controls during emergency operations.

Recruiter Contact Information

Sydney Fowler - [e-mail]

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

01

Do you have any of the following?

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None of the above.

02

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

• Yes
• No

03

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?

• Yes
• No

04

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?

• Yes
• No

05

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?

• Yes
• No

06

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?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question