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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Gering Job Posting
Hiring Rate:
$20.58
Classification Salary Range:
$19.12 - $30.35
Job Posting:
JR2024-00003921 Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Gering and Surrounding (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
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: Kimball, Sidney, Chappell, Gering, Bridgeport, Alliance, Crawford, Chadron, and Gordon. 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) 419-3192, if you have questions or to learn more.
Job Duties:
Mow and trim Right of Way. Spread and tamp surfacing materials. Assist in repairing highway signs. Manually provide highway traffic control for maintenance projects according to safety procedures. Safely remove objects from roadway. Assist in cleaning of all maintenance equipment and buildings. 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.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Gering Job Posting
Hiring Rate:
$20.58
Classification Salary Range:
$19.12 - $30.35
Job Posting:
JR2024-00003921 Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Gering and Surrounding (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
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: Kimball, Sidney, Chappell, Gering, Bridgeport, Alliance, Crawford, Chadron, and Gordon. 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) 419-3192, if you have questions or to learn more.
Job Duties:
Mow and trim Right of Way. Spread and tamp surfacing materials. Assist in repairing highway signs. Manually provide highway traffic control for maintenance projects according to safety procedures. Safely remove objects from roadway. Assist in cleaning of all maintenance equipment and buildings. 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.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
