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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 4 - RENO -SPECIALTIES NIGHT SHIFT CREW
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $43,346.88 to  $63,746.64  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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Transportation
Division: District II
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 09.117
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 39025
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 12/04/2019
Close Date: 12/31/0019
Recruiter:
   ROSE STONE
   Phone: **None**
   Email: rstone@dot.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
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 II, Reno on Crew 243. Under general supervision of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor I, incumbent will function as the assistant supervisor or leadperson of a roadway crew on a regular basis and assumes all supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor. Duties include 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 in order to promptly alleviate or at least warn the driving public of the condition. The hours for this position are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts. Copy and paste https://youtu.be/V9QL_LHwY0c into the navigation bar of your browser for an inside look at NDOT's maintenance crews. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The State of Nevada 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, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    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.
Special Requirements
    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.
    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.
    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.
    A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
    A letter of certification in the operation of complex or specialized highway maintenance or construction equipment, from a current or 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.
    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. This letter must be presented on official business letterhead and be signed by the appointing authority.
    A Class A commercial driver's license, including appropriate endorsements will be required within six months of appointment, and as a condition of continued employment.
    This position is primarily a night shift crew with varied hours and split shifts throughout the week.
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The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) 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 equipment, as designated by NDOT. Does your application accurately reflect the requirements requested to verify you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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