Hwy Maintenance Worker​/Senior - Striping​/Bridge Crew - Lincoln

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Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.470

Position: JR Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Striping/Bridge Crew - Lincoln (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 03-13-2026

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
• 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 Employees 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 , if you have questions or to learn more.

• Operates specialized equipment working on the Striping/Bridge Crew such as pavement stripers, semi truck trailers, arrow board trucks, hydro platforms, concrete screeds, and jackhammers.
• Safely moves, drags, lifts, loads, and unloads various equipment, materials such as paint beads, paint, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions; spreads and tamps surfacing materials.
• 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.
• Operates all types of highway or other maintenance equipment such as trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, snow blowers, draglines, backhoes, distributors, etc.
• Patches roadways, other broad pavement surfaces, and structures; repairs signs; erects and removes snow fences; repairs bridges, culverts, and other structures.
• Works in all types of weather.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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…