Hwy Maintenance Worker/senior - Mullen

Nebraska Department of Transportation

Mullen, NE, US
Base: $19.941 ph; promotion eligibility: $21.470 p...
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Valid driver's license required
Operate trucks and heavy equipment
Work in adverse weather conditions
** The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior in Mullen, NE, offering a pay rate starting at $19.941 per hour and a promotion opportunity to $21.470 per hour. Ideal candidates will operate heavy equipment, perform road maintenance, and possess a valid CDL. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. **

Job Summary

  • The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated team player to build and maintain a safe statewide transportation system.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including state-matched retirement contributions of 156%, 79% employer-paid health insurance, and 13 paid holidays.
  • Workers must be able to respond to snow and highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior in Mullen, NE, offering a pay rate starting at $19.941 per hour and a promotion opportunity to $21.470 per hour. Ideal candidates will operate heavy equipment, perform road maintenance, and possess a valid CDL. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. **

Salary

Base: $19.941 per hour; Promotion eligibility: $21.470 per hour with certification; Differentials: Up to $3/hour extra for CDL holders after 1, 3, and 5 years

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Operate trucks and heavy equipment
  • Work in adverse weather conditions
  • Respond to emergencies within 45 minutes
  • Lift up to 90 pounds with assistance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Farming background preferred
  • Positive team interaction skills
  • Willingness to learn new technology
  • Basic computer and arithmetic skills

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
  • CDL with O restriction and tanker endorsement required within 90 days via training program
  • Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and high-speed traffic

Work Rights

Not specified

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