Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Aurora

son; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

13 paid holidays

Leave accruals

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring a Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior in Aurora, NE. This role maintains highways and equipment to ensure safe, efficient travel for Nebraskans. CDL is required within 60 days, with on-call duties and possible night or adverse weather work.

NDOT offers competitive hourly pay and a strong benefits package, plus opportunities for career advancement within the state's largest public employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with valid driver's license.
• CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days.
• Experience operating heavy maintenance equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway and maintenance equipment such as trucks, loaders, graders and snowplows.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist in repairs.
• Patch roadways and maintain structures, signs and fences.
• Respond to snow removal and emergency calls as needed.
• Train coworkers in maintenance tasks and safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Education

CDL Class A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsements

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27

Location: Aurora, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.953

Job Posting: JR2026-00030033 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Aurora (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-06-2026

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!

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.

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!

We reward our employees' hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which include:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• 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

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 coworkers, 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:

• Hwy Maintenance Worker: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
• Hwy 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 or farming background.
• 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 (CDL) 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 for snow and other highway emergenci