The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Alliance, NE, Bridgeport, NE, Chadron, NE, Chappell, NE, Crawford, NE, Gering, NE, Gordon, NE, Harrison, NE, Kimball, NE, Oshkosh, NE, Sidney, NE Hiring Rate: $21.953 Job Posting: JR2026-00029658 Temporary Hwy Maintenance Worker - Gering & 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 $20.39 to start. Those who possess a current and valid CDL will start at $21.953 and will assist in winter operations and snow removal. Hiring Locations: Alliance, Bridgeport, Chadron, Chappell, Crawford, Gering, Gordon, Harrison, Kimball, Oshkosh, and Sidney. Winter positions, temporary, until March 31, 2027. Hours may depend on the weather and 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: Help with Winter Operations. 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. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements / Qualifications: 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. 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. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits Select temporary assignments are eligible for benefits! This includes health, dental, and long/short term disability. 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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