Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Plainview
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Plainview
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency
27 Location: Plainview, NE Hiring Rate: $21.470 Job Posting:
JR2026-00024233 Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Plainview (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is
posted as open until closed): 04-02-2026 Job Description: The
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated
and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance
the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a
convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system!
Pay rate of $19.941 per hour. Proficiency and certification in the
operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment will result in
eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior at
$21.470 per hour. Exciting Added Pay Differentials! In this
classification, those who hold a CDL and are utilized to perform
CDL functions on a regular basis shall receive a pay differential
of: $1/hour after 1 year of continuous service, an additional
$1/hour after 3 years of continuous service, an additional $1/hour
after 5 years of continuous service. We are eager and excited to
retain you here at NDOT! We reward our employee’s hard work with a
friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive
benefits package which include: • State-matched retirement
contribution of 156%! • 13 paid holidays • Generous leave accruals
that begin immediately • Military leave • Tuition reimbursement
program • Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering
Nebraska community colleges • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • 79% employer paid
health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans •
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Wide variety and
availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse
employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work
and make a difference through public service • Training and
Development based on your career aspirations • Job security and
stability, even during times of economic hardship • Employee
Assistance Program • Fun, inviting teammates Please reach out to
Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-525-2304, if you have
questions or to learn more. Job Duties: Operate equipment such as:
Loader, trucks, tractors, mowers, and hand tools. Perform
preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with the
repair. Perform manual labor such as pothole patching, sign repair,
erecting snow fences, roadway, bridges & culvert repair. Be able to
load & unload materials. Be able to work long hours in times of
emergency (flooding & storms). Be able to work in temperature
extremes. Be able to climb, bend, stoop & crouch. Be available for
emergency call-outs. Report to work for emergencies with short
notice. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements /
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Highway Maintenance Worker :
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s
license. Highway Maintenance Worker/ Senior : Must be at least 18
years of age and possess a valid driver’s license, and possession
of a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and
tanker endorsements is required within 60 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the operation of heavy
equipment or farming background. A Valid Class A Commercial
Driver's License with tanker endorsement. Commercial Pesticide
applicator's license. Basic computer experience. Other : A Valid
Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and tanker
endorsement is required within 90 days of hire through our in-house
CDL training program. Costs to obtain the permit will be paid for
by the Department. Must be able to be placed on-call and respond
accordingly during non-scheduled work hours including holidays and
weekends for emergencies and special events. Work is performed in
adverse weather conditions and during traffic management activities
and traffic safety incidents including snow removal, sanding, and
de-icing. Regular and reliable attendance is also required. Must be
able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and
other highway emergencies. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must
be able to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to
60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds
infrequently (with assistance); climb, bend, stoop; work in outdoor
temperature extremes and work around high-speed traffic. Must be
able to read and communicate effectively, give and receive
instructions, and follow directions with minimal supervision. Basic
computer and arithmetic skills. Ability and willingness to learn
and accept challenges by learning and adjusting to new technology
and processes. Quality/results-oriented sense of urgency in the
performance of duties. Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe
and reliable practices and behaviors. Ability to interact in a
positive manner and treat co-workers and supervisors with dignity
and respect, work to resolve conflicts, and make good decisions
using sound judgment, processes, and purpose. If you're currently
employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this
external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs
Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can
access Workday anytime through the Link web page:
https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive
package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and
professional development opportunities to help you get the most out
of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total
compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to
offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and
employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit:
https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits Equal Opportunity
Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a
supportive environment that strives to promote diversity,
inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in
all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race,
color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital
status or genetics.
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