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Transportation Equipment Operator I - 3rd Shift

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026 CLOSED ON 4/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Equipment Operator I - 3rd Shift position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County?

Transportation Maintenance & Operations, a division of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) - the largest department in the City of Lincoln, is seeking a dependable and safety-minded Transportation Equipment Operator I to join our third shift Sanitation crewThis position involves the safe and skilled operation of heavy and light-weight equipment including automotive equipment, street sweepers, backhoes, frontend loaders, grinders and snow equipment used in the daily maintenance and repair of the public infrastructure.

If you're a self-proclaimed 'Night Owl', you enjoy the daytime freedom that comes along with the nightshift, and you could use the shift differential earned when working 3rd shift, this could be the opportunity for you. Apply today!


Why Work the Night Shift with Us?

  • Third shift differential pay

  • Less traffic and smoother operations during overnight hours

  • Stable hours and opportunity for growth

  • Supportive team environment with clear communication channels

*This Safety Sensitive position is subject to mandatory drug testing policies as a condition of employment.
 
Location:
West District; 901 W Bond St - Sanitation
 
Hours:
3rd Shift
Regular Schedule: Sunday to Thursday; 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Subject to OT during emergencies.
Summer Schedule (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Monday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (may vary based on seasonal needs) 
 

Qualifications: 

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent 
  • Six months of experience in the operation of trucks and construction equipment heavier than pleasure vehicles or pickup trucks
  • Six months of experience in general construction activities

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.


Necessary Special Requirement:

  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and endorsements are required or the ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment.
     

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


Why Join Us?

  • CDL Training Opportunity: Whether you're an internal candidate or new to our organization, we offer training to help you obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). 
  • We commit ourselves to offering additional training opportunities and a variety of paths for professional job growth, and career advancement.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to important public works projects that enhance our community. 
  • Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration and excellence.
  • Excellent Benefits: a retirement match, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision plans.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Lincoln Transportation and Utilities.

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