Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Omaha & Surrounding Areas

State of Nebraska; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Winter Highway Maintenance Worker in the Blair area and surrounding locations including Omaha, Elkhorn, Gretna, and Plattsmouth. Positions are temporary through March 31, 2027, with winter operations and snow removal duties.

Pay starts at $20.39 per hour, with CDL holders starting at $21.953 per hour, and may involve long hours based on weather. Responsibilities include snow removal, heavy equipment operation, tree trimming, and responding to highway

Qualifications

• Highway Maintenance Worker: must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Senior: must be at least 18 and possess a valid license, plus Class A/B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days of employment.
• Preferred: valid CDL (Class A/B) and heavy equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal.
• Operate heavy equipment for road maintenance.
• Perform tree trimming.
• Respond to highway emergencies.
• Move, drag, lift, and load equipment and materials safely.
• Spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL (Class A/B)

Valid driver’s license

Heavy equipment experience

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Blair, NE, Elkhorn, NE, Fremont, NE, Gretna, NE, Omaha, NE, Plattsmouth, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.953

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029572 Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Omaha & Surrounding Areas (Evergreen) (Open)

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Pay rate of $20.390 to start. Those that possess a current and valid CDL will start at $21.953 and will assist in winter operations and snow removal.

Hiring Locations: Blair, Elkhorn, Fremont, Gretna, Plattsmouth, and Omaha. Winter positions, temporary, until March 31, 2027. Hours may depend on the weather, may be more or less than 40 hours per week.

Job Duties:

• Perform snow removal.
• Perform heavy equipment operation for road maintenance.
• Perform tree trimming.
• Respond to highway emergencies.
• Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions.
• Spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Perform 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:

A valid Class A or B Commercial driver’s license. Experience in the operation of heavy equipment.

Other:

May require out of town, overnight travel. Regular and reliable attendance is also required. Must be able to be reached to report to work outside scheduled work hours for highway emergencies within 45 minutes.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Must be able to safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance); climb, bend or stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high speed traffic.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.