Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Arthur or Hyannis

State of Nebraska; Nebraska; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition reimbursement

Leave accruals & holidays

Career development & training

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior to operate a wide range of heavy highway equipment and to perform routine roadway maintenance in Arthur or Hyannis, NE. The role supports safety, reliability, and the public’s mobility through essential on-street work.

Salary starts at $20.39 per hour with potential promotion to $21.953 per hour for Senior status. A Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
• Commercial Pesticide applicator's license.
• Basic computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates highway maintenance equipment such as trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, tractors, snowplows and backhoes.
• Performs roadway and structural repairs, patches surfaces, and maintains signs and bridges.
• Trains coworkers in maintenance tasks and safety procedures.
• Performs snow removal and other emergency response duties as needed.
• Responds to emergency call-outs with short notice.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

Air brakes endorsement

Job description

Location: Arthur, NE, Hyannis, NE

Job Posting

JR2026-00030241 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Arthur or Hyannis (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-17-2026

Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system!

We reward our employee's hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay rate of $20.39 per hour. Proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment will result in eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at $21.953 per hour.

Pay Differentials

Exciting Added Pay Differentials! In this classification, those who hold a CDL and are utilized to perform CDL functions on a regular basis shall receive a pay differential of:

• $1/hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional
• $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service, an additional
• $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

We are eager and excited to retain you here at NDOT!

Job Duties

• Operates all types of highway or other maintenance equipment such as: trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, and distributors.
• Operates specialized equipment engaged in special tasks such as lay-down machines, rock cutters, snoopers, pavement stripers, drilling or milling machinery, gas transports, semi-truck trailers, and chip spreaders.
• Identifies preventative maintenance needs for assigned equipment and participates with other agency employees in equipment servicing and repair; maintains grounds and buildings of maintenance yards.
• Patches roadways, other broad pavement surfaces, and structures; repairs signs; erects and removes snow fences; repairs bridges, culverts, and other structures.
• Moves, drags, lifts, loads, and unloads various equipment, materials, supplies and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway safely within weight restrictions; spreads and tamps surfacing materials.
• Trains maintenance co-workers, as needed, in specific maintenance tasks and job practices and procedures, to improve and maintain the performance levels of these employees.
• Performs snow removal and other emergency response duties on an as-needed basis, including nights, weekends, and in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to respond to emergency call-outs with short notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Highway Maintenance Worker: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
• Highway Maintenance Worker/ Senior: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license, and possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required within 60 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
• Commercial Pesticide applicator's license.
• Basic computer experience.

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 repor