Highway Construction Aid (Winnemucca)

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

These positions are located in Winnemucca, Nevada. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Incumbent assists in routine maintenance duties, including keeping pavement surface, shoulders, clear zones and associated roadways in good repair; summer betterment projects and assistance in emergency operations. The hours for these positions are subject to change depending on the needs of the appointing authority and may be five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. These positions may require working in inclement weather. Copy and paste https://youtu.be/V9QL_LHwY0c into the navigation bar of your browser for an inside look at NDOT's maintenance crews. ** THESE POSITIONS WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SUMMER SEASON EMPLOYMENT. NOT TO EXCEED 6 MONTHS. **

Highway Construction Aids work under close supervision and perform unskilled tasks associated with highway maintenance, construction, testing labs and equipment shops.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform physical tasks requiring moderate strength.

Perform traffic control tasks during roadway maintenance; set up and remove traffic control devices; act as flagger and operate a pilot vehicle; pick up debris and empty litter barrels; control vegetation near highways, bridges, fences, signs and buildings; remove weeds and mow turf; assist maintenance crews during routine maintenance tasks such as fence, sign and guardrail repair and minor surface patching using common hand and power tools. 

Prepare and set survey stakes, chains, rods or serve as a flagger on a survey crew; assist inspectors with minor inspection duties such as constructing fences, drainage structures, or weighing trucks; assist field testers performing sieve analysis, compaction tests or any other tests required in a field lab; assist office personnel with required documentation for construction projects. 

Assist staff in testing materials that must meet highway construction and maintenance specifications; investigate gravel sources, perform soil surveys; prepare records and reports, and maintain tools and equipment. 

Clean shop areas by sweeping, mopping and picking up debris; assist mechanics by cleaning parts; assist stockroom personnel by picking up parts from local vendors and organizing stock; and clean vehicles. 

Perform related duties as assigned.

Ability to: understand and follow simple verbal and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; perform moderate physical labor for extended periods of time; use common hand and power tools.

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.