What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Grand Island & Surrounding Areas position at Lensa?
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Hiring Agency
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Grand Island, NE
Hiring Rate
$20.998
Job Posting
JR2024-00010295 Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Grand Island & Surrounding Areas (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 winter temporary maintenance workers! Whether you're looking for temporary work for extra income through the winter 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 $19.502 to start. Those that possess a current and valid CDL will start at $20.998 and will assist in winter operations and snow removal.
Locations hiring: Kearney, Ravenna, Grand Island, Aurora, Hastings, Red Cloud, York, Hebron, Ord, Central City, Greeley, and Osceola. Winter positions, temporary, until March 31, 2025. 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
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: A valid Class A or B Commercial driver's license. Experience in the operation of heavy equipment. 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 a specified time frame.
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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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.PandoLogic. Keywords: Highway Maintenance Worker, Location: Grand Island, NE - 68802 , PL: 596497161
Hiring Agency
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Grand Island, NE
Hiring Rate
$20.998
Job Posting
JR2024-00010295 Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - Grand Island & Surrounding Areas (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 winter temporary maintenance workers! Whether you're looking for temporary work for extra income through the winter 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 $19.502 to start. Those that possess a current and valid CDL will start at $20.998 and will assist in winter operations and snow removal.
Locations hiring: Kearney, Ravenna, Grand Island, Aurora, Hastings, Red Cloud, York, Hebron, Ord, Central City, Greeley, and Osceola. Winter positions, temporary, until March 31, 2025. 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
- Perform snow removal.
- Perform heavy equipment operation for road maintenance.
- Perform tree trimming.
- Respond to highway emergencies.
- Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions.
- Spread and tamp surfacing materials.
- Flagging for Highway Maintenance operations.
- 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: A valid Class A or B Commercial driver's license. Experience in the operation of heavy equipment. 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 a specified time frame.
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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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.PandoLogic. Keywords: Highway Maintenance Worker, Location: Grand Island, NE - 68802 , PL: 596497161
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