Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Franklin or Alma

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

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement plan

13 paid holidays

Generous leave accruals

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Health insurance coverage

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) invites applications for a Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior to maintain and operate highway equipment in Franklin or Alma, NE. The role supports statewide safety and infrastructure with snow removal and emergency response duties as needed.

Minimum qualifications include 18+ with a valid driver's license; CDL-A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 with valid driver's license.
• CDL-A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days.
• Experience operating heavy highway maintenance equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway maintenance equipment such as trucks, loaders, graders, snowplows.
• Perform general maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repair signs, patch roadways, and winter operations during emergencies.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and adverse weather as needed.
• Train coworkers in maintenance tasks and procedures.

Skills

CDL-A

Tanker endorsement

Heavy equipment operation

Snow removal

Grounds maintenance

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27

Location: Alma, NE, Franklin, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.953

Job Posting: JR2026-00029852 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Franklin or Alma (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 10-29-2026

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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

Contact

Please reach out to Tessa, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [phone] if you have questions or to learn more.

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 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 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 ot