HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 - UNDERFILL
Salary: $48,024.00 - $69,948.00 Annually Location: Winnemucca Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00251 Department: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Opening Date: 02/11/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: A Salary Grade: 27 Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip): Winnemucca, NV and surrounding areas
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THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Job Summary ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION.
The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting to fill the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions in District III as an underfill for a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 in Winnemucca, NV and the surrounding areas. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions. Incumbent is responsible for performing routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface, shoulders, clear zones, and associated roadways in good repair, winter maintenance, including snowplow operation and anti-icing activities, summer betterment projects, and assistance in emergency operations. These positions may require working in inclement weather.
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 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, guideposts, and fences.
Essential Qualifications One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work; OR one year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of:
Ability to:
Recruiter Contact Information: Sydney Fowler - sydney.fowler@dot.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP). Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication. Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program. No Nevada state income tax. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay. Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
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The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The following are legal holidays:
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255 01
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.
Yes No 02 Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?
Yes No 03 A valid Nevada class A commercial driver's license will be required within six months of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
Yes No 04 A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
Yes No 05 Please select what locations you are willing to work
06 This position may be required to work alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. Typical schedules are four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts but may include some variation depending on the needs of the appointing authority. Can you meet this requirement?
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