Winter Highway Maintenance Worker - CDL Eligible

State of Nebraska; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking Winter Highway Maintenance Workers for Omaha & surrounding areas. This seasonal, temporary role supports winter operations across Blair, Elkhorn, Fremont, Gretna, Plattsmouth, and Omaha. Positions run through March 31, 2027; hours vary with weather conditions and can exceed 40 hours weekly.

Starting pay is $20.390 per hour; CDL holders start at $21.953 per hour. Contact Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-525-2304 for details.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Tools

Commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred

Heavy equipment operation experience

Job description

State of Nebraska is seeking Winter Highway Maintenance Workers for Omaha & surrounding areas. This seasonal, temporary role supports winter operations across Blair, Elkhorn, Fremont, Gretna, Plattsmouth, and Omaha. Positions run through March 31, 2027; hours vary with weather conditions and can exceed 40 hours weekly.

Starting pay is $20.390 per hour; CDL holders start at $21.953 per hour. Contact Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-525-2304 for details.