1 District 5 Gering job openings 7/6/2016 Engineer-Field Training Program $23.74 /Hour OPENING DATE: 07/01/16 See job description Come be a part of the Nebraska Department of Roads team and participate in the Two-Year Field Training Program for Engineers. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a talented, energetic and dedicated individual. Opportunity available in choice of Lincoln, Omaha, Columbus, Gering, North Platte, McCook or Ainsworth, NE. Applicants who will meet the degree requirements by August 2016 will be considered. The successful applicant will be closely mentored and given every opportunity to learn the different facets of field engineering by being exposed to the work assigned to a district office. Upon completion of the program, every opportunity will be made to place the successful applicant in the Division or District where they would prefer to continue their career with the Nebraska Department of Roads. Will learn and gain experience with various facets of highway construction including plan reading, surveying, construction inspection, materials testing, pavement, structures and project management. Attend and assist in pre-construction meetings and conferences. Perform routine administrative work in the maintenance of records and reports. Maintain accurate measurements and documentation of project pay items. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in engineering OR Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E. license). Other: A valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required. Bachelor's degrees outside of the United States must be ABET certified at the time of application; applicants with a Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution within the United States will be considered. Regular and reliable attendance is also required. Applicants will be required to obtain their FE/EIT within one year of employment. Applicants will also be expected to obtain their professional engineer's license at the first available opportunity that they are eligible to sit for the examination. Knowledge, Skills or Abilities: Effective communication skills are required to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to work long-hours in extreme temperatures while construction is in progress. Position #02703885 ENGINEER-FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM
2 Highway Maintenance Worker/Senior $15.03 /Hour OPENING DATE: 06/22/16 07/20/16 11:59 PM Harrison Successful applicant will be trained to operate various types of highway maintenance equipment including: dump trucks, semi-truck trailers, rollers, loaders, tractors, motorgraders, snowplows, draglines, backhoes, distributors and spreaders. Proficiency in the operations of heavy highway maintenance equipment. duties will be required to successfully complete original probation. Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work. Operate tractors with various attachments including disc, harrows, seeders, sprayers and 15 foot mowers to maintain highways and highway right of ways. Operate post drivers for the installation of signs, fences, and guardrails and other hand held power and manual tools. Perform tree trimming and brush cutting. Maintain yards and perform building maintenance and cleaning. Paint buildings and various structures. Perform manual labor for concrete and bituminous patching and sealing of cracks in highways and structures. Manually provide highway traffic control for construction and maintenance projects according to safety procedures. Physically move, drag, lift, load and unload various equipment, highway materials, supplies, hazardous materials and objects from the roadway within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials. Complete routine and general maintenance and mechanical repair on equipment. Repair highway signs. Perform snow removal. Operate heavy highway maintenance equipment. May apply chemicals of selective and non-selective herbicides spray to highway right of way. REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license, and possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement are required within 60 days of employment. PREFERRED: Experience in the operation of heavy equipment or farming background. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement. Commercial Pesticide applicator's license. Basic computer experience. OTHER: Must be a safe worker that is team oriented. Regular and reliable attendance. Must be able to safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance); climb, bend, stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high speed traffic. Must be able to follow directions with minimal supervision. Must be able to read and communicate effectively to give and receive instructions. Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 30 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed in an "on-call" status. Position #02703525 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER/SENIOR
3 Highway Construction Technician II $16.39 /Hour OPENING DATE: 06/22/16 07/06/16 11:59 PM Chadron Successful applicants will be under immediate supervision and trained to perform standard tests on construction material and inspections in routine phases of construction projects, and/or participate as a member of a highway construction or a preliminary design survey crew. If unable to fill at the Highway Construction Technician II level, will consider applicants at the Highway Construction Technician I level at $13.39/hour (effective July 1). Applicants hired at this level do not have to possess an Associate s degree or meet the NDOR course requirements. Operate transit, level and other surveying instruments as a survey crew member. Inspect and accept or reject materials and work on assigned phases of construction projects such as culverts, bridges, earthwork, asphalt and concrete paving, guardrail, lighting, seeding, etc. Perform necessary tests on concrete consisting of slump, air content, and cylinders for strength testing. Shut down projects for safety violations; monitor and report other violations to the next higher-level authority. Prepare, maintain and submit inspection reports and records on inspection assignments. Accept or reject materials and contractor's work. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and the public. Drive commercial and non-commercial vehicles. Operate snow removal equipment to assist State Maintenance. REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. Experience in performing activities pertinent to construction work such as surveying, materials testing, or field inspections OR coursework or training in construction surveying, materials testing, or inspections practices, and in using associated instruments and equipment. PREFERRED: Post high school coursework/training in surveying or construction. Experience in record keeping, trigonometry, geometry, basic computer and the operation of heavy equipment or snow removal equipment. Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement. Material testing certifications such as ACI, Nuclear Density, or traffic control training from ATSSA. OTHER: Applicants must have passed the NDOR Math, Plan Reading, and Bridge Plan Reading Courses. Associates degree in civil engineering technology or a related field may be substituted for completion of the NDOR courses. Applicants must provide a copy of their degree and transcript at time of interview. Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial driver's license within 60 days of hire. The successful applicant will be required to obtain material testing certifications such as ACI and Nuclear Density. Regular and reliable attendance. Effective communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, walk long distances and work long hours in outdoor temperature extremes. Must be able to report to work outside scheduled work hours for snow and other highway emergencies within 30 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed in an "on-call" status. Position #02702247 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN II
4 Temporary Highway Construction Technician I $13.38 /Hour OPENING DATE: 03/15/16 Hiring rate effective July 1st, 2016. TEMP FULL AND PART TIME Roads District 5, Gering and surrounding Not all cities/towns within District 5 are hiring temporary employees. Applicants need to call the District Office in Gering at 308-436-6587 to see which cities/towns within District 5 are accepting applications. Summer positions, temporary, until about November 30, 2016. Hours may depend on weather, may be more or less than 40 hours per week. Starting and ending dates at different intervals. Applicants who possess the required agency qualifications may be hired at the Highway Construction Technician II level ($16.39/hour) upon review/verification of documentation, etc. Successful applicants will be under immediate supervision and trained to perform standard tests on construction material and inspections in routine phases of construction projects, and/or to participate as a member of a survey crew. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. PREFERRED: Coursework, training, and/or experience in construction surveying, materials testing, or inspections practices, and in using associated instruments and equipment. Basic computer experience. OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance is also required. Basic math skills. Must have the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, walk long distances and work in outdoor temperature extremes. Must be able to work overtime as needed. Position #02760205T TEMPORARY HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN I JB Temporary Highway Construction Technician I Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Please check the locations where you would accept employment (NOTE: Not all locations listed below may be hiring): a. Bridgeport b. Chadron c. Gering d. Sidney * Required Question
5 Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker $13.08 /Hour OPENING DATE: 02/08/16 TEMP FULL AND PART TIME Roads District 5, Gering and surrounding Hiring rate effective July 1st, 2016. Not all cities/towns within District 5 are hiring temporary employees. Applicants need to call the District Office in Gering at 308-436-6587 to see which cities/towns within District 5 are accepting applications. Summer positions, temporary, until November 30, 2016. Hours may depend on weather, may be more or less than 40 hours per week. Starting and ending dates at different intervals. Operate trucks and other light equipment to complete highway maintenance work. Mow and trim trees. Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects from the roadway within weight restrictions; spread and tamp surfacing materials. Repair highway signs and manually provide highway traffic control for maintenance projects according to safety procedures. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. PREFERRED: Experience in the operation of heavy equipment. A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's license with tanker endorsement OTHER: May require out of town, overnight travel. Regular and reliable attendance is also required. Must be able to safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance); climb, bend or stoop; work in outdoor temperature extremes and work around high speed traffic. Must be able to be reached to report to work outside scheduled work hours for highway emergencies within a specified time frame. Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker Supplemental Questionnaire Position #02760105T TEMPORARY HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER JB * 1. Please check the locations where you would accept employment (NOTE: Not all locations listed below may be hiring): a. Alliance b. Bridgeport c. Chadron d. Chappell e. Crawford f. Gering g. Gordon h. Harrison i. Kimball j. Oshkosh k. Sidney * Required Question