Hwy Construction Technician I/II - Sidney
Quick Summary
Minimum Qualifications: Highway Construction Technician I: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
Pay rate of $20.39 per hour. Employees may be promoted to a Construction Technician II position at a rate of $23.454 per hour upon acquiring the necessary certifications and demonstration of skills.
Exciting Added Pay Differentials! In this classification, those who hold a CDL and are utilized to perform CDL functions on a regular basis shall receive a pay differential of:
$1/hour after 1 year of continuous service,
an additional $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service,
an additional $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.
We are eager and excited to retain you here at NDOT!
We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which include:
• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
Please reach out to Tessa, Talent Acquisition Partner, at (402) 419-3192, if you have questions or to learn more.
Successful candidates will be trained to perform inspection duties on highway construction projects.
This may include, but is not limited to, performing preliminary surveying, construction surveying, and ROW staking as a primary duty, but could also entail the sampling and testing of construction materials, and the documentation of contractor’s daily work related to highway construction.
Candidates will learn the mathematical skills needed to be trained to read and interpret construction and bridge plans effectively.
All training will be done under direct supervision.
Successful candidates will be trained and required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Candidates will be trained to operate snow removal equipment and perform snow removal activities as needed.
Candidates will be required to work varying hours outdoors on highway construction projects.
Hours are typically based on the contractor's schedule and this may include nights, evenings, and weekends.
Successful candidates will be provided with all the necessary training, materials, equipment, and safety apparel to perform assigned duties.
May be required to perform survey duties and/or materials testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min readAbility to work and communicate with a team. Ability to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated, and hold high integrity. Trainable. Ability and willingness to learn and accept challenges by learning and adjusting to new technology and processes. Quality/results-oriented sense of urgency in the performance of duties. Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe and reliable practices and behaviors. Ability to interact in a positive manner and treat co-workers and supervisors with dignity and respect, work to resolve conflicts, and make good decisions using sound judgment, processes, and purpose.
What We Offer
~1 min readThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $42,411 a year
- 15% below the $49,920 median for Construction Laborer jobs on Jobera (701 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 10, 2026
- First seen
- November 10, 2026
- Last seen
- November 10, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- November 10, 2026
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