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EXTERNAL Positions
General Public AND Current NDOR Employees may apply

INTERNAL Positions
ONLY Current Permanent NDOR Employees may apply

How to Apply for EXTERNAL or INTERNAL
Job Openings

Go to the Nebraska DAS Personnel page and fill out the on-line app as directed, OR call or visit any NDOR office to get a paper copy

Completed Paper Applications should be filed with the applicable NDOR District Office or the NDOR Human Resources Office by the closing date on the job opening.

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 District 3

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Job Openings in District 3
 
At the end of each Job Vacancy # are initials:

    GW: Please contact Geri Waechter for information on this vacancy
RR: Please contact Rachelle Rhoades for information on this vacancy

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NOTE: Vacancies listed on this page are updated each Friday by Noon.
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EXTERNAL
 

Highway Maintenance Worker – District 3 – South Sioux City, NE – $11.105/hourly

This position is being posted internally and externally and will close on September 2, 2008

Position #03210GW

Successful applicants will be trained to operate various types of highway maintenance equipment including: dump trucks, semi-truck trailers, rollers, loaders, tractors, motorgraders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, distributors and spreaders. Proficiency and certification in the operation of heavy highway maintenance equipment will result in eligibility for promotion to a Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior –  $12.770/hourly.

Essential Duties:

  • Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work.
  • Operate tractors with various attachments including discs, harrows, seeders, cement mixers, 15‑foot mowers, sprayers and hand mowers to maintain Interstate highways and highway rights of way. 
  • Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences and guardrails. 
  • Paint guardrails, posts, buildings and various structures. 
  • Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures. 
  • Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures. 
  • Physically move, load and unload highway materials and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds. 
  • Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair of equipment.
  • Repair highway signs.
  • Perform snow removal.  
  • May apply chemicals of selective and non-selective herbicide spray to highway rights of way.
  • Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment to gain proficiency and eligibility for Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior certification.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have a good driving record. 
  • Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high-speed traffic.
  • A Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement is required within 60 days of employment.
  • Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies within a specified time frame.
  • Must be able to follow directions with minimal supervision must be able to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Must maintain regular and reliable attendance to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.

Prefer:

  • Farm background or experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
Internal applicants who possess the necessary agency certifications shall be considered at the Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior classification if selected for the position through the competitive selection process.

INTERNAL 

None at this time
All available jobs are listed in the External Section

 

 

Important Info About your Application

Note: Promotional increases for internal applicants will be calculated according to the labor contract or the Rules and Regulations.

  • The General Public may ONLY apply for EXTERNAL job openings.
  • Current NDOR employees may apply for EXTERNAL and INTERNAL job openings. HOWEVER, Only Permanent Current NDOR employees may apply for INTERNAL job openings.
  • The Application MUST have the Job Position Number on it.
  • It is the Applicant's responsibility to ensure their application is complete, and contains detailed information related to specific education and experience required for these vacancies.
  • Interviews are determined by the information provided as it relates to the essential functions and requirements listed in the ad.
  • Unsigned Applications will not be considered.
  • No additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
  • In order to be considered for any position listed, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to submit their application for internal vacancies and to ensure the Human Resources division has received their application, on or before the closing date of the position.
  • Verification of credentials, including transcripts, may be required during the selection process.
  • Applications for positions will automatically authorize the hiring supervisor/manager to review official agency personnel files.
  • Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance.
  • The Nebraska DOR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disabled / Age 40/over.