Highway Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior. As a key member of our transportation infrastructure team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of our state's highways and roadways.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy highway maintenance equipment, including loaders, trucks, tractors, and mowers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist with repairs.
• Conduct manual labor tasks such as pothole patching, sign repair, and erecting snow fences.
• Load and unload materials as needed.
• Work long hours in emergency situations, such as flooding and storms.
• Work in temperature extremes and be able to climb, bend, stoop, and crouch.
• Be available for emergency call-outs and report to work with short notice.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
• Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior: Must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements within 60 days of employment.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in the operation of heavy equipment or a farming background, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement, and commercial pesticide applicator's license.

Benefits

• State-matched retirement contribution of 15.6%.
• 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.