Additional Information
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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Ansley, NE, Arthur, NE, Big Springs, NE, Broken Bow, NE, Gothenburg, NE, Hyannis, NE, Lexington, NE, Mullen, NE, North Platte, NE, Oconto, NE, Ogallala, NE, Stapleton, NE, Thedford, NE, Wallace, NE
Hiring Rate:
$21.470
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023558 Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker - North Platte & 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 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 $19.941 per hour to start. If utilized by the Agency, and at the discretion of the District, those who currently possess a CDL may be promoted to the Worker Senior level at the rate of $21.470 per hour.
D6 Work Locations hiring in west central Nebraska: North Platte, Wallace, Broken Bow, Ansley, Oconto, Lexington, Gothenburg, Mullen, Arthur, Hyannis, Stapleton, Thedford, Ogallala, Big Springs. Summer positions, temporary, until November 30, 2026. Hours may depend on the weather, may be more or less than 40 hours per week.
Please reach out to Tessa, Talent Acquisition Partner, at (402) 419-3192, if you have questions or to learn more.
Job Duties:
Be part of NDOT as a teammate! Our teams perform remote work at different locations to perform their assignments which may include operating tractors and mowers to mow and trim vegetation on NDOT Right of Way. Perform pavement preservation activities or Traffic control procedures. May assist in the maintenance and care of the State Highway system or its infrastructure. Be a crew member for Roadway Striping Operations, a Fence Repair Crew, or a Sign Maintenance Crew, repairing roadside features. May assist in repairing or maintaining pavement, culverts, or bridges. Manually provide highway traffic control by Flagging traffic around a work zone or driving a pilot vehicle. May install temporary traffic control signs or devices or responding to emergency situations to assist in traffic incident management. May perform routine care or maintenance to the department's fleet. Perform activities following department safety procedures. Safely remove objects from roadway under traffic. Drive department vehicles or equipment as trained for Transportation Maintenance and Operations activities. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Son · North Platte, NE