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Hwy Maintenance Worker/Senior - Merriman

Merriman, NE, USFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Operate trucks and heavy highway maintenance equipment to maintain, repair, and preserve highways, shoulders, roadside areas, structures, and pavement surfaces in safe condition.

Role type

semi-skilled highway maintenance worker

Builds

safe and functional statewide transportation system

Domain

public transportation infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

heavy equipment operation, CDL Class A/B with air brakes and tanker endorsements, manual labor, hazardous materials handling, traffic control, snow removal equipment operation, equipment maintenance

Preferred skills

heavy equipment operation experience, Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, commercial pesticide applicator license, basic computer experience

Technologies

trucks, light equipment, power hand mowers, tractors, post drivers, snow removal equipment

Responsibilities

operate trucks to transport crews or materials; mow right-of-ways and maintain shoulders; install and move signs, fences, guardrails, and snow fences; apply surfacing materials and sealants; control traffic around work sites; load and unload equipment and materials; inspect and maintain assigned equipment; operate snow removal equipment during emergencies

Seniority

entry-level to semi-skilled