Job Details
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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Grand Island Job Posting
Hiring Rate:
$20.58
Classification Salary Range:
$19.12 - $30.35
Job Posting:
JR2024-#######7 Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Grand Island and Surrounding (Evergreen) (Open)
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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is now hiring summer temporary maintenance workers! Whether you're looking for temporary work for extra income through the summer months or looking to test out a new position prior to making a long-term commitment, we encourage you to apply! For those seeking a more long-term commitment, this is an excellent way for you to assess the work environment and daily responsibilities before possibly joining us long-term. We perform important work ensuring the safety of the traveling public and enjoy a friendly and supportive work environment. We hope you'll join us and are confident you'll feel the same way!
Pay rate of $19.120 per hour to start.
Locations hiring: Aurora, Hastings, Kearney, Grand Island, Ravenna, Loup City, Ord, St. Paul, Fullerton, Central City, Greeley, York, Hebron, and Osceola. Summer positions, temporary, until November 30, 2024. Hours may depend on the weather, may be more or less than 40 hours per week.
Please reach out to Tessa Burford, Talent Acquisition Partner, at (402) ###-####, if you have questions or to learn more.
Job Duties:
Under immediate supervision, perform a variety of manual tasks to maintain and preserve highways, shoulders, roadside areas, and structures, as well as preventative maintenance and care of equipment and tools. Examples of work include mowing and trimming vegetation on highway right-of-way, trash and roadway debris cleanup, assist the crew with concrete and asphalt pavement repair, setting up and maintaining traffic control devices, flagging, guardrail repair work, cleaning out culverts and other drainage structures, cleaning and maintaining equipment, tools, and facilities as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Highway Maintenance Worker: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED: A valid Class A or B Commercial driver's license. Experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
OTHER: May require out of town, overnight travel. Regular and reliable attendance is also required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance); climb, bend or stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high speed traffic. Must be able to be reached to report to work outside scheduled work hours for highway emergencies within 45 minutes of notification.
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.
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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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