City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE
Laborer II (Main Shop)
City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Salary:
$22.39 - $28.68 Hourly
Location :
Lincoln, NE
Job Type:
Full time/probationary or status
Job Number:
202400753C
Department:
County Engineers
Division:
Highway
Opening Date:
11/13/2024
Closing Date:
11/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Hours: Full timeWinter Hours (November to April): Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hours subject to change in an emergency.Summer Hours (April to November): Monday- Thursday; 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours subject to change in an emergency.
Hours may be adjusted based on weather and/or emergency conditions (weekends and holidays included). For benefit information related to this position, click on the Benefits tab.
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DRUG TESTING POLICIES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed
This is routine labor work involving construction projects or maintenance of a variety of County facilities.
Operates various types of maintenance and automotive equipment properly and safely.
Performs general road maintenance duties.Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements
Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent and at least one year experience with heavy construction work, or equivalent.
Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license. Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and any applicable endorsements.
IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A CDL, PRIOR TO BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT: 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:
Pay increases
are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.We encourage
a healthy work-life balance
by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 99 hours of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire, plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.All
medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!Employee Assistance Programs
offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.Up to 3 days of
Funeral and Bereavement
Leave$30,000 of
Life Insurance401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.Employer provided
Post Employment Health Plan
for eligible medical expensesOptional benefits include:
Medical and/or Dependent Care
Flexible Spending AccountsAllstate Voluntary PlansSupplemental Term LifeDeferred Compensation Plans
01
APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
1. This application is hand scored.2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See " are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.
02
This is a full time position.Winter Hours (November to April): Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hours subject to change in an emergency.Summer Hours (April to November): Monday- Thursday; 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours subject to change in an emergency.
Acknowledge
03
This position works out of the Main Shop.
Acknowledge
04
Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.Do you have a valid driver's license?
YesNo
05
For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. Note: driver's license checks will only be made on the top candidate.
06
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 commercial driver's license (CDL)?
YesNo
07
If yes, for verification purposes please list the state that issued the license, your driver's license number, and any endorsements.
08
If no, I understand that I will be required to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License with endorsements, if applicable, within 60 days of appointment or I will be terminated.
YesNoHave current CDL
09
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 County's automobile insurance policy.
Acknowledge
10
I UNDERSTAND THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DRUG TESTING POLICIES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
YesNo
11
Have you failed or refused a drug or alcohol test within the previous three years?
YesNo
12
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/County's general consent and release form to be drug and alcohol tested, who refuses or fails to execute the City/County's 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.
YesNo
13
I understand this position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Acknowledge
14
Do you have experience with heavy construction work?
No experienceYes, less than 1 year of experienceYes, more than 1 year of experience
15
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
16
If yes, please describe your work duties. If not applicable, enter N/A.
17
Indicate if you have PAID WORK experience operating the following equipment:
TractorForkliftJackhammerMowerCement mixerPick-up truckChainsawTamping machineAir compressorRotary mowerNone
18
Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
19
Indicate if you have personal (non-paid) experience operating the following equipment:
TractorForkliftJackhammerMowerCement mixerPick-up truckChainsawTamping machineAir compressorRotary mowerNone
20
Do you have experience performing building and grounds maintenance?
YesNo
21
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
22
If yes, please describe your work duties. If not applicable, enter N/A.
23
Do you have experience performing road maintenance?
YesNo
24
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
25
If yes, please describe your work duties. If not applicable, enter N/A.
26
Do you have experience repairing and maintaining culverts?
YesNo
27
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
28
If yes, please describe your work duties. If not applicable, enter N/A.
29
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.
Acknowledge
30
Are you currently registered in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?
YesNo (If no, you must register.)
31
I understand that before I can be hired I must give consent for my prospective employer to conduct a query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine whether a drug or alcohol violation has been reported.
I consent.
32
Have you held a job in the last 2 years which required a commercial driver's license (CDL) and/or was in a Federal Transportation Agency role.
YesNo
Required Question
$22.39 - $28.68 Hourly
Location :
Lincoln, NE
Job Type:
Full time/probationary or status
Job Number:
202400753C
Department:
County Engineers
Division:
Highway
Opening Date:
11/13/2024
Closing Date:
11/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
Hours: Full timeWinter Hours (November to April): Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hours subject to change in an emergency.Summer Hours (April to November): Monday- Thursday; 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours subject to change in an emergency.
Hours may be adjusted based on weather and/or emergency conditions (weekends and holidays included). For benefit information related to this position, click on the Benefits tab.
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DRUG TESTING POLICIES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed
This is routine labor work involving construction projects or maintenance of a variety of County facilities.
Operates various types of maintenance and automotive equipment properly and safely.
Performs general road maintenance duties.Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements
Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent and at least one year experience with heavy construction work, or equivalent.
Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license. Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and any applicable endorsements.
IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A CDL, PRIOR TO BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT: 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:
Pay increases
are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.We encourage
a healthy work-life balance
by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 99 hours of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire, plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.All
medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!Employee Assistance Programs
offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.Up to 3 days of
Funeral and Bereavement
Leave$30,000 of
Life Insurance401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.Employer provided
Post Employment Health Plan
for eligible medical expensesOptional benefits include:
Medical and/or Dependent Care
Flexible Spending AccountsAllstate Voluntary PlansSupplemental Term LifeDeferred Compensation Plans
01
APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
1. This application is hand scored.2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See " are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.
02
This is a full time position.Winter Hours (November to April): Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hours subject to change in an emergency.Summer Hours (April to November): Monday- Thursday; 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours subject to change in an emergency.
Acknowledge
03
This position works out of the Main Shop.
Acknowledge
04
Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.Do you have a valid driver's license?
YesNo
05
For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. Note: driver's license checks will only be made on the top candidate.
06
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 commercial driver's license (CDL)?
YesNo
07
If yes, for verification purposes please list the state that issued the license, your driver's license number, and any endorsements.
08
If no, I understand that I will be required to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License with endorsements, if applicable, within 60 days of appointment or I will be terminated.
YesNoHave current CDL
09
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 County's automobile insurance policy.
Acknowledge
10
I UNDERSTAND THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DRUG TESTING POLICIES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
YesNo
11
Have you failed or refused a drug or alcohol test within the previous three years?
YesNo
12
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/County's general consent and release form to be drug and alcohol tested, who refuses or fails to execute the City/County's 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.
YesNo
13
I understand this position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Acknowledge
14
Do you have experience with heavy construction work?
No experienceYes, less than 1 year of experienceYes, more than 1 year of experience
15
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
16
If yes, please describe your work duties. If not applicable, enter N/A.
17
Indicate if you have PAID WORK experience operating the following equipment:
TractorForkliftJackhammerMowerCement mixerPick-up truckChainsawTamping machineAir compressorRotary mowerNone
18
Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
19
Indicate if you have personal (non-paid) experience operating the following equipment:
TractorForkliftJackhammerMowerCement mixerPick-up truckChainsawTamping machineAir compressorRotary mowerNone
20
Do you have experience performing building and grounds maintenance?
YesNo
21
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
22
If yes, please describe your work duties. If not applicable, enter N/A.
23
Do you have experience performing road maintenance?
YesNo
24
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
25
If yes, please describe your work duties. If not applicable, enter N/A.
26
Do you have experience repairing and maintaining culverts?
YesNo
27
If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A.
28
If yes, please describe your work duties. If not applicable, enter N/A.
29
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.
Acknowledge
30
Are you currently registered in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?
YesNo (If no, you must register.)
31
I understand that before I can be hired I must give consent for my prospective employer to conduct a query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine whether a drug or alcohol violation has been reported.
I consent.
32
Have you held a job in the last 2 years which required a commercial driver's license (CDL) and/or was in a Federal Transportation Agency role.
YesNo
Required Question