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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$28,167.12 to
$40,507.20
PAY GRADE: 23
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.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This position is located in Ely. Ely is located approximately 242 miles from Las Vegas and approximately 188 miles from Elko. 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 hour shifts. This position may require working in inclement weather. This is the entry level in the series and incumbent may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications 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 general labor or semi-skilled work experience that
required the ability and dexterity to operate tools and equipment. |
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A Class A commercial driver's 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 materials. |
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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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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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This position requires an applicant be at least 18 years of age upon application. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required. |
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This position requires working alternate shifts and working outside of traditional business hours. |
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This position is located in Ely which is approximately 242 miles from Las Vegas and approximately 188 miles from Elko. |
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Tell us how you heard about this recruitment. |
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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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