Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Stapleton

son; Stapleton (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement

Holiday pay

Leave accruals

Health insurance

Job summary

NDOT in Stapleton, Nebraska is hiring a Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior to operate highway maintenance equipment, perform road repairs, and support snow removal and emergency responses as needed. The role requires a valid driver's license; Senior level requires Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days.

Benefits include generous leave, health, and retirement programs. Join the NDOT team to help build and maintain Nebraska's statewide transportation system with

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• For Senior: must have Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days of employment.
• Preferred: experience operating heavy equipment; CDL with tanker endorsement; pesticide applicator license; basic computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates highway maintenance equipment such as trucks, rollers, loaders, tractors, snowplows and more.
• Patches roadways and structures; repairs signs; handles snow fencing and bridges; maintains grounds and yards.
• Performs snow removal and emergency response duties as needed, including nights, weekends, and adverse weather.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL Class A with air brakes

Tanker endorsement

Heavy equipment experience

Pesticide applicator license

Basic computer experience

Job description

Hiring Agency

Transportation - Agency 27

Location

Stapleton, NE

Hiring Rate

$21.953

Job Posting

JR2026-00029109 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Stapleton (Open)

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!

Benefits

• 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

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.

Additional Pay Differentials

• $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.

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 tamp 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 report to work for snow a