HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AID APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $31,695.84 to $45,184.32 PAY GRADE: 20 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Temporary, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide.Department: Transportation (http://www.nevadadot.com/) Division: District II Job Class Code: 09.137 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 46645 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/15/2024 Recruiter: SYDNEY FOWLER Phone: (775)888-7430 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The PositionHighway Construction Aids work under close supervision and perform unskilled tasks associated with highway maintenance, construction, testing labs and equipment shops. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.These positions are located in Reno, Sparks, and Virginia City Area and surrounding areas. 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. NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SEASONAL SPRING EMPLOYMENT. APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. Copy and paste https://youtu.be/V9QLLHwY0c into the navigation bar of your browser for an inside look at NDOT's maintenance crews. 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. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-90/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform physical tasks requiring moderate strength.Special RequirementsPursuant 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 requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.
These positions require an applicant be at least 18 years of age upon application. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required.
This announcement is for temporary (maximum of six months) positions only. Applicant must indicate that they are willing to accept temporary work in order to be considered.
This position may require working alternate shifts and outside of traditional business hours. The hours of this position are subject to change based on the needs of the appointing authority. Typical shifts are four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts, but may include some variation depending on the specific needs of the department.
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment1) This announcement is for temporary (maximum of six months) positions only and does not lead to permanent employment. Applicant must indicate that they are willing to accept temporary work in order to be considered. Are you willing to accept temporary work?2) This position requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform physical tasks requiring moderate strength, can you meet this requirement?3) Do you have experience operating common tools? If yes, please describe this experience.4) Please select what location you are willing to work at: Reno/Sparks, Virginia CityINFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.