Highway Maintenance Worker/senior - Geneva

State of Nebraska

Geneva, NE, US
Base: $19.941 ph; promotion to senior: $21.470 ph;...
Valid driver's license required
Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment
Perform manual labor in adverse weather
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated team player to build and maintain a safe statewide transportation system

Job Summary

  • The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated team player to build and maintain a safe statewide transportation system.
  • Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including state-matched retirement contributions of 156% and 79% employer-paid health insurance.
  • Workers must be able to respond to snow and highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions.

Matching Summary

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated team player to build and maintain a safe statewide transportation system.

Salary

Base: $19.941 per hour; Promotion to Senior: $21.470 per hour; CDL Differential: +$3/hour after 5 years

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment
  • Perform manual labor in adverse weather
  • Control traffic around construction sites
  • Respond to snow removal emergencies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with heavy equipment operation
  • Positive team interaction skills
  • Willingness to learn new technology
  • Basic computer and arithmetic skills
  • Ability to work without supervision

Key Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Possess valid driver's license
  • Obtain Class A or B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days
  • CDL with O restriction and tanker endorsement required within 90 days via training program

Work Rights

Not specified

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