Job Description

Job Posting Information

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Interested in street maintenance? In this hands-on role you will have the opportunity to work on the paved roads in Lancaster County outside the city limits of Lincoln. Some examples include repairing asphalt and concrete, maintaining road surfaces by sealing joints and cracks, and maintaining roadway shoulder integrity. Other responsibilities for this position may include snow removal, storm cleanup, flood response or road-related support for any other emergency that may affect the traveling public. If any of this interests you, Lancaster County Engineering might be the right fit for you.


Schedule: Full-Time

Winter Hours (October - April): Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Summer Hours (April - October): Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Please note: Hours may vary depending on weather conditions or emergency needs, including occasional weekend or holiday work.


This position is part of our safety-sensitive workforce and is subject to mandatory drug testing as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

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Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent and at least six months of experience in the operation of light and heavy trucks, tractors and tandem axle trucks, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.



Necessary Specialist Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the County's insurance carrier are required for employment. Applicants for this role who do not already possess and maintain a valid Class A Nebraska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement will have the opportunity to train and test for them within the first 60 days of employment.



If you currently have a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to being hired for this position: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register



We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases

are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage

a healthy work-life balance

by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 99 hours of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire, plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year. All

medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

Employee Assistance Programs

offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 3 days of

Funeral and Bereavement

Leave $30,000 of

Life Insurance

401(a) Retirement Plan

. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%. Employer provided

Post Employment Health Plan

for eligible medical expenses Optional benefits include: + Medical and/or Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Accounts

+

Allstate Voluntary Plans

+

Supplemental Term Life

+

Deferred Compensation Plans