Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Grand Island & Surrounding Areas

State of Nebraska; Hebron (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is hiring a Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker for summer positions in various locations including Grand Island and Hebron. This role involves performing manual tasks to maintain highways, with responsibilities including mowing, debris cleanup, and equipment maintenance. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license, with additional CDL requirements for certain tasks.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks to maintain highways.
• Mowing, debris cleanup, pavement repair, and setting traffic controls.
• Equipment maintenance and working in high-speed traffic environments.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

Work outdoors in various weather conditions

Respond to highway emergencies within 45 minutes

Job description

Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Grand Island & Surrounding Areas

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Job Details

Location: Aurora, Hastings, Kearney, Grand Island, Ravenna, Loup City, Ord, St. Paul, Fullerton, Central City, Greeley, York, Hebron, Osceola.

Pay Range: $19.50/hr - $19.51/hr, with potential promotion to $20.998/hr for CDL holders.

Type: Temporary, summer position until November 30, 2025.

Job Description

Perform manual tasks to maintain highways, including mowing, debris cleanup, pavement repair, setting traffic controls, and equipment maintenance. Work may involve outdoor conditions and high-speed traffic environments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days for certain roles.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly, work outdoors in various weather conditions, and respond to highway emergencies within 45 minutes.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development. More info at Nebraska State Jobs Benefits.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Nebraska values diversity and promotes an inclusive environment. Equal opportunity employer.