Hwy Maintenance Worker – Senior

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

. Operate highway and maintenance equipment including trucks, rollers, loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, backhoes, and distributors .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeArthur • Nebraska • United StatesSenior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy and specialized equipment, including trucks and maintenance machinery, while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Capable of performing preventative maintenance, emergency response, and effective communication with coworkers and the public.

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Class A Commercial Driver's LicenseHeavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceEmergency ResponseBasic Computer Skills

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Hard Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenancePavement RepairSnow RemovalMaterial HandlingEmergency Call-Out ResponseGrounds MaintenanceSign RepairRoadway PatchingHazardous Material Handling

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConflict ResolutionTeam CollaborationReliable AttendancePositive Interaction

Tools & Technologies

TrucksLoadersBackhoesSnowplowsDrilling MachineryPavement StripersLay-Down MachinesChip SpreadersMotor GradersSemi-Truck Trailers

Certifications & Qualifications

Class A or B Commercial Driver's LicenseTanker EndorsementCommercial Pesticide Applicator's License

Industry Keywords

Highway MaintenanceEquipment ServicingEmergency ResponsePreventative MaintenanceTraffic Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate highway and maintenance equipment including trucks, rollers, loaders, tractors, motor graders, snowplows, backhoes, and distributors
Operate specialized equipment including lay-down machines, rock cutters, pavement stripers, drilling or milling machinery, semi-truck trailers, and chip spreaders
Identify preventative maintenance needs and participate in equipment servicing and repair
Maintain grounds and buildings of maintenance yards
Patch roadways, pavement surfaces, and structures
Repair signs, bridges, culverts, and other structures
Erect and remove snow fences
Move, drag, lift, load, and unload equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials safely
Spread and tamp surfacing materials
Train maintenance co-workers in maintenance tasks and procedures as needed
Perform snow removal and emergency response duties, including nights, weekends, and adverse weather
Respond to emergency call-outs with short notice
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements required within 60 days of employment
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement required within 90 days of hire through in-house CDL training
Must be able to obtain the CDL permit; permit costs paid by the Department
Must be able to work on-call during non-scheduled hours, holidays, and weekends
Must respond to highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions
Experience operating heavy equipment preferred
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement preferred
Commercial Pesticide applicator's license preferred
Basic computer experience and arithmetic skills
Ability to safely lift 35 pounds frequently, 60 pounds occasionally, and 90 or more pounds infrequently with assistance
Ability to climb, bend, stoop, work in outdoor temperature extremes, and work around high-speed traffic
Ability to read and communicate effectively, give and receive instructions, and follow directions with minimal supervision
Ability to learn and adjust to new technology and processes
Ability to work safely and demonstrate reliable practices and behaviors
Ability to interact positively with coworkers and the traveling public, resolve conflicts, and use sound judgment
Regular and reliable attendance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Work-life balance culture
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Career advancement opportunities
Meaningful public-service work
Training and development based on career aspirations
Job security and stability
Employee Assistance Program
Fun, inviting teammates
CDL pay differentials of $1/hour after 1 year, an additional $1/hour after 3 years, and an additional $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service