Winter Highway Maintainer - CDL-Ready & Snow Ops

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

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is hiring winter temporary highway maintenance workers across Blair, Elkhorn, Fremont, Gretna, Plattsmouth, and Omaha. Pay starts at $20.390/hour; CDL holders start at $21.953/hour. Temporary for winter through March 31, 2027, with hours varying by weather.

Contact Alexis at 402-525-2304 for details. Responsibilities include snow removal, heavy equipment operation, tree trimming, and responding to highway emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days of employment.
• Preferred: Class A or B CDL; experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal.
• Operate heavy equipment for road maintenance.
• Perform tree trimming.
• Respond to highway emergencies.
• Move, load, and unload equipment, materials, and supplies within weight restrictions.
• Spread and tamp surfacing materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The State of Nebraska is hiring winter temporary highway maintenance workers across Blair, Elkhorn, Fremont, Gretna, Plattsmouth, and Omaha. Pay starts at $20.390/hour; CDL holders start at $21.953/hour. Temporary for winter through March 31, 2027, with hours varying by weather.

Contact Alexis at 402-525-2304 for details. Responsibilities include snow removal, heavy equipment operation, tree trimming, and responding to highway emergencies.