APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$31,403.52 to
$45,560.16
PAY GRADE: 26
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Highway Maintenance Workers are certified by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to operate a variety of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment in order to restore and maintain the integrity of roadway surfaces; maintain roadside slopes, shoulders, culverts and ditches to restore drainage and prevent erosion; and repair or replace related roadway appurtenances such as guardrails, markers, guide posts and fences.
This position is located within District 1, Tonopah Maintenance Station. This position operates on a crew responsible for performing highway maintenance operations on over 190 lane miles in the geographic area of Tonopah, including SR-376 and AR-44 NY, and US 6 East.
Incumbent is responsible for performing routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface, shoulders, clear zones, and associated roadways in good repair; winter maintenance, including snow plow operation and anti-icing activities; summer betterment projects, and assistance in emergency operations. The hours for these positions are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hours shifts. These positions may require working in inclement weather. This is the continuing trainee level, and incumbents may progress to the next level after one year of being certified as a fully trained operator of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment as designated by NDOT and with the approval of the appointing authority.
Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information , or sexual orientation.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work; OR one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment. |
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A Class A commercial drivers license, including appropriate endorsements will be required within six months of appointment for positions that are required to operate a commercial vehicle or transport hazardous material. |
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Applicants are required to be at least 18 years of age upon application. |
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This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours for this position are subject to change based on the needs of the appointing authority. Typical shifts are four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, but may include some variation depending on specific needs of the department. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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