HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 3 (FALLON)
Salary
$52,116.48 - $76,170.24 Annually
Location
Fallon
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-01943
Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date
05/06/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
A
Salary Grade
29
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
5200 Austin HWY, Fallon, NV 89406
Job Summary
The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting to fill the Highway Maintenance Worker 3 position in Cold Springs Station outside Fallon, Nevada, as an underfill position for a Highway Maintenance Worker 4. This a lead position and assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor in their absence. They are responsible for assisting the supervisor in planning and scheduling routine maintenance activities (fence repair, guardrail repair, asphalt patching and repair, concrete repair, etc. They also assist with the agencys snow removal and maintenance efforts during seasonal betterments. Copy and paste https://youtu.be/V9QL_LHwY0c into the navigation bar of your browser for an inside look at NDOTs maintenance crews. Link to CDL requirements Commercial Driver Licensing Positions.
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
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience following certification in the operation of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment as designated by NDOT; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Duties
Operate and perform preventive maintenance and minor repair on a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty highway maintenance, and construction equipment such as a rotary snowplow, motor grader, crawler/tractor, backhoe/grade-all, truck mounted asphalt distributor, chip spreader, cold planer, paint striper, vacuum sweeper, and culvert cleaner.
Act as designated certified operator for certification of Highway Maintenance Worker Is and IIs; demonstrate and oversee equipment operation and provide training in established safety policies and requirements.
Operate equipment or backup vehicles to install long line, solid and skip lines and gore lines; measure and install various permanent and temporary pavement markings.
Apply chip and flush seals to the construction of maintenance overlays, and cold milling and inlays with hot asphalt. Provide information for input into the Maintenance Management System; respond to customer service requests and prepare billable accident reports.
Establish traffic controls using accepted methods to reroute traffic or control traffic speed and flow in highway maintenance areas, construction zones, and accident scenes.
Mix salt and sand stockpiles; operate loaders to load salt and sand into trucks; apply anti-icing chemicals; remove snow with medium and heavy dump trucks with snow plows, spreaders, and pre-wetting equipment; operate motor graders; construct and maintain brine-making facilities.
Maintain radio contact with a base station, maintenance personnel and law enforcement agencies; use information provided by the Intelligent Transportation System and the District Operations Center; use the Incident Command System protocol and respond to emergencies outside normal working hours.
Install, repair, and replace roadway signs and signposts; repair and replace bulbs, fixtures, and sensors on lighted sign structures; clean and replace overhead sign panels.
Monitor contract compliance and quality control including testing/materials and completed work performed by contractors.
Maintain landscaped areas and the highway right-of-way; repair, widen or reconstruct tree wells; replace dead or damaged trees, flowers, shrubs, and ground cover; fertilize, mow, and re-seed lawns.
Remove roadway and roadside debris, excess dirt, vegetation, and other traffic hazards; remove dead animals and biohazards.
Respond to accidents and fatalities and complete required forms and documentation.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept at the journey level. Positions in this class are distinguished from those at the lower levels by the complexities involved in operating and training others in the use of specialized or complex highway maintenance and construction equipment as determined by NDOT.
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.
Detailed knowledge of: traffic control and routing through highway maintenance and construction zones; snow removal and anti-icing techniques, materials, and equipment; proper drainage and erosion control methods.
Working knowledge of: materials, methods and equipment commonly used in reconstructing, renovating or repairing highway roadbed, surface, shoulders, drainage facilities, and fixtures; pruning and watering techniques for landscaped areas; traffic paints and beads and retro-reflectivity qualities of these materials; hazardous materials isolation zones as first responders to hazardous material spills; Maintenance Management System Manual; dust control techniques; endangered species habitats, protection techniques and safe removal of non-native species; environmental regulations that impact the method of work at job sites; incident command system and operational controls during emergency operations.
Ability to: train others in the operation of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment; estimate quantities of labor and material needed for a project; read, interpret and explain policies, procedures, regulations and standard plans associated with maintenance activities; operate and maintain complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment; work effectively with staff and representatives of other agencies and companies; diagnose the cause and extent of common equipment, component or basic system malfunctions.
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 include:
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).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washingtons Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
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
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This position requires applicants be at least 18 years of age upon hire. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required. Can you meet this requirement?
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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 required random testing for controlled substances during employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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This position requires a valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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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. Can you meet this requirement?
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A valid Nevada Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL), is required within 6 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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