Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - York

State of Nebraska; York (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

Education assistance

Paid holidays

Military leave

Tuition reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hiring for a Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior in York, NE. The role supports building and maintaining a statewide transportation system that enhances safety and mobility for Nebraskans.

Base pay starts at $20.39 per hour with eligibility for promotion to $21.953 per hour after proficiency in heavy equipment and CDL-related duties. Various pay differentials and extensive public service benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Join the Nebraska Department of Transportation to build and maintain a statewide transportation system that improves quality of life for Nebraskans.

Job description

Job Posting:

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

York, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.953

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029704 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - York (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On

(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-21-2026

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.

• 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