Highway Maintenance Worker/senior - Osceola

Nebraska Department of Transportation

Osceola, NE, US
Base: $21.470 ph; bonus/equity: $1ph differential ...
Valid driver's license required
Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment
Work in adverse weather conditions
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated team player to enhance the quality of life by building and maintaining a safe statewide transportation system

Job Summary

  • The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated team player to enhance the quality of life by building and maintaining a safe statewide transportation system.
  • Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including state-matched retirement contributions of 156%, 13 paid holidays, and 79% employer-paid health insurance plans.
  • Workers must be able to respond to snow and highway emergencies within 45 minutes and perform duties in outdoor temperature extremes.

Matching Summary

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated team player to enhance the quality of life by building and maintaining a safe statewide transportation system.

Salary

Base: $21.470 per hour; Bonus/Equity: $1/hour differential after 1 year, additional $1/hour after 3 and 5 years for CDL functions; Benefits: State-matched retirement contribution of 156%, 13 paid holidays, 79% employer-paid health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment
  • Work in adverse weather conditions
  • Control traffic around construction sites
  • Lift up to 90 pounds with assistance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Ability to work safely under pressure
  • Positive interaction with co-workers
  • Willingness to learn new technology
  • Quality results-oriented sense of urgency

Key Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement within 90 days
  • Must be placed on-call for emergencies and special events

Work Rights

Not specified

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