APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$39,672.00 to
$58,338.72
PAY GRADE: 31
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This position is located within District III, Wells and operates on a 6 person crew responsible for highway maintenance for over 200 lane miles. Under the general supervision of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor I, this position will function as the assistant supervisor or leadperson of a roadway crew on a regular basis and will assume all supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor. Duties include installation and repair of signs, roadside maintenance, summer betterment projects, snow removal, and anti-icing/de-icing as policy requires. Crew members also respond to emergency situations from traffic control for all incidents, both natural and man-made, to removing debris in the travel lanes or similar unplanned events that require an immediate response to protect the public. When those events occur, maintenance personnel are called out 24 hours a day to promptly alleviate or at least warn the driving public of the condition. This position also functions as designated certified equipment operator and may provide training to other staff. The hours for this position are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and typically five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts.
Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The 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, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to 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 may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours of this position are subject to change based on the needs of the appointing authority. Typical shifts are four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts, but may include some variation depending on the specific needs of the department. |
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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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A valid drivers license is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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A letter of certification in the operation of complex or specialized highway maintenance or construction equipment, from a current of previous employer is required to be attached to your application at the time of submittal. Failure to attach this letter may result in the denial of your application. |
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Certification must be in the form of a letter from a current or previous employer and must include dates, hours, and types of equipment used. The letter must be presented on official business letterhead and be signed by an appointing authority. |
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A Class A or B commercial driver's license, including appropriate endorsements, will be required within six months 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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1) FOR INFORMAIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: The education and experience equivalent to one year as a Highway Maintenance Worker III in Nevada State Service is equal to one year of basic highway maintenance work, plus an additional two years of highway maintenance experience following certification in the operation of complex or specialized highway maintenance or construction experience, as designated by NDOT.
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