Lead Highway Maintenance Technician (On-Site)

State of Nevada; Austin (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

12 paid holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity payments

Job summary

Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 4 in Austin, Nevada. You will lead a crew, operate and maintain diverse equipment, and train junior staff as a certified operator.

The role emphasizes safety, coordination with supervisors, and readiness to respond to emergencies and snow/ice events in challenging terrain. On-site position with no remote work option; NV DOT offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of Highway Maintenance Worker III experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and NV state service experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a range of light to heavy highway maintenance equipment.
• Act as designated certified operator and provide training for lower-level staff.
• Establish traffic controls and respond to emergencies in compliance with safety policies.
• Lead planning and scheduling of maintenance activities and supervise personnel.

Skills

Lead worker supervision

Equipment operation

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 4 in Austin, Nevada. You will lead a crew, operate and maintain diverse equipment, and train junior staff as a certified operator.

The role emphasizes safety, coordination with supervisors, and readiness to respond to emergencies and snow/ice events in challenging terrain. On-site position with no remote work option; NV DOT offers comprehensive benefits.