Laborer II (Grading)
Salary
$22.85 - $29.26 Hourly
Location
40th Street Shop, NE
Job Type
Full time/probationary or status
Job Number
202600375C
Department
County Engineers
Division
Highway
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Closing Date
7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Interested in working road construction? In this hands-on role, you will be supporting the maintenance and improvement of County roads, bridges and right of way. This position will provide you the opportunity to work with heavy equipment on a daily basis and is great for anyone who loves working outdoors. Helping to keep our community moving by improving local roads gives us the satisfaction of knowing we are helping the everyday person make it to where they need to go safely. 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
Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent and at least one year experience with heavy construction work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Specialist Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the County's insurance carrier. Employees must possess and maintain a valid Nebraska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and any applicable endorsements within 60 days.
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:
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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
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This is a full-time position. Hours: Winter Hours (October to April): Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summer Hours (April to October): Monday- Thursday; 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on weather and/or emergency conditions (weekends and holidays included).
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This position works out of the 40th and Saltillo Road Shop.
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Possession of a valid drivers license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties. Do you have a valid drivers license?
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For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your drivers license number. A drivers license check will be made on the top candidate only.
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As a condition of employment for this position, you must at all times be legally licensed to operate a COMMERCIAL motor vehicle. Do you have a valid, Class A, commercial drivers license (CDL)?
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If yes, for verification purposes please list the state that issued the license, your drivers license number, and any endorsements. If you do not have a current CDL, enter n/a.
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If no, I understand that I will be required to obtain a valid, Class A, Commercial Drivers License with endorsements, (Doubles/Triples, Tanker) if applicable, within 60 days of appointment or I will be terminated.
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I understand that applicants for Lancaster County positions will have their driving records checked through the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle to ensure they meet the insurable standards under the Countys automobile insurance policy.
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I UNDERSTAND THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DRUG TESTING POLICIES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
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Have you failed or refused a drug or alcohol test within the previous three years?
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In accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Department of Transportation Regulations, each individual conditionally hired for a safety sensitive position is subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing. Any applicant who refuses or fails to execute the City/Countys general consent and release form to be drug and alcohol tested, who refuses or fails to execute the City/Countys authorization to obtain past drug and alcohol test results forms, who refuses or fails to submit to a pre-employment drug test as directed, or whose result is positive, will not be considered eligible to work for the City/County. Existing workers who test positive will not be considered qualified for the position for which they are applying and will also be subject to the City/County discipline, up to and including discharge. All pre-employment job applicants covered by this policy who test positive will not be hired. Any applicant has the right to have their original split sample retested (by a DHHS certified laboratory, the original laboratory will follow approved transfer procedures) at their expense, if requested in writing to the City/County Human Resources Administrator within 72 hours of the final result provided by the Medical Review Officer. If upon retest the results are found to be negative, the City/County will reimburse the costs involved with the retest. (If the second test is found to be positive, the applicant will not be hired, and the cost of the retest will not be reimbursed.) Current employees transferring, promoting or demoting into a position requiring drug testing who test positive have the right to have their sample retested (by a DHHS certified laboratory, the original laboratory will follow approved transfer procedures) at their expense, if requested in writing to the City/County Personnel Administrator within 72 hours of the final result provided by the MRO. If upon retest the results are found to be negative, the City/County will reimburse the costs involved with the retest. If the results of the retest, are positive, the cost will not be reimbursed. I understand, if hired to a safety sensitive position, I am subject to Random, Post Accident, Reasonable/Suspicion, Return to Duty and Follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Failure to comply with federal mandates and City/County Policy could result in discipline up to and including termination.
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I understand this position may involve lifting up to 100 pounds.
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Do you have experience with heavy construction work?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter N/A.
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If yes, please describe your work duties. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Indicate if you have PAID WORK experience operating the following equipment:
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Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
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Indicate if you have personal (non-paid) experience operating the following equipment:
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Do you have experience performing road or bridge maintenance?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
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If yes, please describe your work duties. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Do you have experience repairing and maintaining culverts?
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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
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If yes, please describe your work duties. If no experience, enter N/A.
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I understand if I currently have a CDL I must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearing house at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register prior to being hired.
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Are you currently registered in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?
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I understand that before I can be hired I must give consent for my prospective employer to conduct a query of the FMCSA Commercial Drivers License Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine whether a drug or alcohol violation has been reported.
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Have you held a job in the last 2 years which required a commercial drivers license (CDL) and/or was in a Federal Transportation Agency role?
Required Question
Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County
Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
Phone (402) 441-7597
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm