HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 (RENO / SPARKS) Salary $48,024.00 - $69,948.00 Annually Location Reno/Sparks Job Type Temporary Full-Time Job Number 2026-01299 Department DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Opening Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit A Max Number of Applicants 50 Salary Grade 27 Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip) Sparks, NV 89431 Description Benefits Questions 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 These positions are located in Reno/Sparks, Nevada and are used to maintain Nevada roads during the spring season. 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 in order 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, guide posts and fences. Incumbent is responsible for performing routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface, shoulders, clear zones, and associated roadways in good repair, summer betterment projects, and assistance in emergency operations. These positions may require working in inclement weather. Please refer to the link https://youtu.be/V9QL_LHwY0c for an inside look at NDOTs maintenance crews. 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 THESE POSITIONS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SUMMER SEASON EMPLOYMENT. NOT TO EXCEED 6 MONTHS. 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. 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 I's and II's; 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 supervision, incumbents continue to receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept. This is the continuing trainee level, and incumbents may progress to the next level after one year of being certified as a fully trained operator of complex or specialized highway maintenance and construction equipment as designated by NDOT and with the approval of the appointing authority. 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: herbicide/insecticide application procedures and equipment. General knowledge of: repairing highway roadbed, surface, shoulders, drainage facilities, and fixtures; materials, methods, and equipment used in routine highway maintenance activities; traffic control and routing through highway maintenance and construction zones; proper drainage and erosion control methods; snow removal and anti- icing techniques, materials and equipment; pruning and watering techniques for landscaped areas; traffic paints and beads and retro-reflectivity qualities of these systems; dust control techniques; endangered species habitats, protection techniques and safe removal of non-native species; environmental regulations that control the method of work at job sites; incident command system and operational controls used during emergency operations. Ability to: safely operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools associated with routine highway maintenance tasks; read and understand the Maintenance Management System Manual. RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Madison Musser at mmusser@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). State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The following are legal holidays: January 1.............................................. New Years Day Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday Third Monday in February................ Washington's 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 01 Highway Maintenance Worker 2 - Do you have any of the following? One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work. One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 in Nevada State service. None of the above 02 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? Yes No 03 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? Yes No 04 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? Yes No 05 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 06 This announcement is for temporary (maximum of six months) positions only. Applicants must indicate that they are willing to accept temporary work to be considered. Can you meet this requirement? Yes No 07 A valid Nevada Class A commercial driver's license is required. Can you meet this requirement? Yes No Required Question Employer State of Nevada (NV) Address See Above for Agency Information See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701 Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov