Hwy Maintenance Supervisor - Hartington

State of Nebraska; Hartington (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Hartington, NE is seeking a Hwy Maintenance Supervisor responsible for directing highway maintenance operations, supervising crews, ensuring safety and quality, and coordinating emergency maintenance in the assigned area.

The role requires a valid CDL (Class A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsements) and the ability to travel across the state's highways; pay ranges from $28.46 to $42.66 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• CDL Class A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Experience in highway maintenance or supervisory roles.
• Ability to travel across the State within assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate highway maintenance operations within an assigned area.
• Arrange and coordinate emergency maintenance responses and activities.
• Assign and supervise work activities and monitor performance.
• Train and guide crew chiefs and maintenance workers to ensure policy adherence.
• Apply selection and performance criteria and document assessments.
• Inspect highways for conditions and results of completed work.
• Direct vehicle/equipment maintenance and operation as needed.
• Prepare operational records and submitted requisitions for materials.

Skills

Crew supervision

Highway maintenance

Plan and direct operations

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Tools

Kronos

On Base

Workday

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Hartington, NE Hiring Rate: $28.458 Job Posting: JR2026-00030273 Hwy Maintenance Supervisor - Hartington (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-18-2026

Job Description:

Under general supervision, coordinates a wide variety of activities to maintain and preserve highways, shoulders, roadside areas, structures, and broad pavement surfaces and related markings/signs in safe condition within an assigned area of operations. Supervises the activities of one or more crew chief positions and assigned maintenance employees to obtain maximum production while maintaining high standards of quality; ensures safety procedures and standards are followed and work is conducted in a safe manner; performs related work as assigned. Pay rate range of $28.458 per hour to $42.656 per hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Job Duties:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate highway maintenance operations within an assigned area.


• Arranges and coordinates emergency maintenance responses and activities under advisement of Maintenance Superintendent and District Operations Maintenance Manager.


• Assign and supervise work activities and monitor work of assigned crew chief(s) and other maintenance employees to achieve work objectives and priorities and complete assignments and balance workload.


• Train, guide, and counsel assigned crew chiefs and other maintenance workers, mechanics to develop their performance capacities and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and standards.


• Apply employee selection and performance management criteria and procedures to evaluate applicant capabilities and employee performance, to recommend personnel actions, and to record/document assessments made.


• Inspect highways for roadway and drainage structure conditions, needed maintenance, and results of completed work within an assigned area.


• Provides guidance and assistance to assigned employees on difficult maintenance problems.


• Directs the maintenance of vehicles and equipment assigned to the area, operate various vehicles and equipment as needed.


• Prepare and maintain required operational/activity records and reports, directs assigned employees to complete time and other activity records, prepare and submit requisitions for materials and supplies.


• Safely move, drag, lift, load and unload equipment, materials, supplies and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions, spread, tamp surfacing materials.


• Perform tasks performed by assigned employees, including the use of all types of agency equipment.


• Work on the computer daily to complete all required documentation and paperwork.


• Keep Superintendent and District Operations Maintenance Manager informed and updated as needed on all incidents, accidents etc.


• Be able to respond during non-scheduled work hours including holidays and weekends for special events.


• Work in adverse weather conditions.


• Work with traffic management activities including snow removal, sanding, deicing, and traffic safety incidents.


• Position requires on-going travel over the State's highways.


• Regular and reliable attendance is required.


• Apply proper traffic control including signing.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.


• Possession is required of a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.


• Loss of licenses/endorsements may result in termination of the employee.


• Experience in the maintenance of highways, roadsides, and other pavement surfaces and the operation of general and specialized equipment used to maintain and preserve these surfaces or to support these functions OR Experience as an operational crew chief or work coordinator involving inspection and/or maintenance of highways, structures, or similar pavement surfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience of crew supervision.


• Experience providing direct supervision to a group and/or crew of employees in the performance of road maintenance activities.


• Experience dealing with performance and disciplinary issues.


• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, Kronos, On Base, Workday and Microsoft Outlook.

Other:

• A Valid Class \"A\" Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement is required within 90 days of hire through our in-house CDL training program.


• Costs to obtain the permit will be paid for by the Department.


• Must be able to be placed on-call and respond accordingly during non-scheduled work hours including holidays and weekends for emergencies and special events.


• Work is performed in adverse weather conditions and during traffic management activities and traffic safety incidents including snow removal, sanding, and de-icing.


• Regular and reliable attendance is also required.


• Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of highway maintenance and construction methods, tools, equipment, and materials. Be able to read ROW plans and understand specifications and techniques in highway maintenance operations. Knowledge of vehicle and equipment including their operation and upkeep, and the repair of minor mechanical failure, state laws, agency policies and rules pertaining to highway maintenance, motorized equipment operations and safety practices. Have excellent communication skills. Ability to identify roadway and structural conditions, hazards, and deterioration, plan and direct the work of assigned employees, render courteous services to the public, other maintenance team members, learn and apply basic supervisory techniques and state personnel rules and labor contracts.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.