Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Blair

Job Posting & Details

Job Posting: JR Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Blair (Open)

Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Blair, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.470 per hour

Applications no longer accepted on: 01-14-2026

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; $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service; $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

• 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 , if you have questions or to learn more.

• Operates all types of highway or other maintenance equipment such as trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, and distributors.
• Operates specialized equipment engaged in special tasks such as lay-down machines, rock cutters, snoopers, pavement stripers, drilling or milling machinery, gas transports, semi-truck trailers, and chip spreaders.
• Identifies preventative maintenance needs for assigned equipment and participates with other agency employees in equipment servicing and repair; maintains grounds and buildings of maintenance yards.
• Patches roadways, other broad pavement surfaces, and structures; repairs signs; erects and removes snow fences; repairs bridges, culverts, and other structures.
• Moves, drags, lifts, loads, and unloads various equipment, materials, supplies and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway safely within weight restrictions; spreads and tamp surfacing materials.
• Trains maintenance co-workers, as needed, in specific maintenance tasks and job practices and procedures, to improve and maintain the performance levels of these employees.
• Performs snow removal and other emergency response duties on an as-needed basis, including nights, weekends, and in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to respond to emergency call-outs with short notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

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…