Winter Highway Construction Technician | Field Inspector

State of Nebraska; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is hiring winter temporary Highway Construction Technicians for North Platte and surrounding areas. The role involves inspection work on construction projects, data entry, and materials testing under supervision.

Pay rate is $20.39 per hour with potential promotion to Technician II at $23.454 per hour after certification and demonstrated skills. Positions run through March 31, 2027, with hours varying by weather and project needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively and work well with a team.
• Willingness to perform field inspections and site tasks.
• No formal degree required; age 18+ and driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect routine construction phases under supervision.
• Record keeping using Word/Excel as needed for documentation.
• Participate with survey crew and perform materials tests.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The State of Nebraska is hiring winter temporary Highway Construction Technicians for North Platte and surrounding areas. The role involves inspection work on construction projects, data entry, and materials testing under supervision.

Pay rate is $20.39 per hour with potential promotion to Technician II at $23.454 per hour after certification and demonstrated skills. Positions run through March 31, 2027, with hours varying by weather and project needs.