​York County is seeking a full-time Highway Superintendent to lead our road maintenance and construction efforts.  As Highway Superintendent, you will play a key role in the safety and efficiency of York County’s roads. The primary duties of this position will be coordinating county road/bridge maintenance and projects year-round and leading a skilled road personnel team to do so.  This position acts as Engineer Consultant for the County Roads Department. They plan, design and direct engineering projects such as roads, bridges and/or other related construction projects.  Also, oversight of the Roads budget and resource allocation, coordination with other local governments and contractors, and ensuring all operations meet safety and environmental standards.
Applicants that do not hold a State of Nebraska County Highway Superintendent license will be required to obtain one within 18 months.  A valid Nebraska Driver's License is required and CDL will also be required within 120 days.  Salary will be based upon license class and experience.  Benefit package includes health insurance, wellness program, retirement plan, vacation, holiday & sick leave.  Pre-employment background, physical capacity test, and drug screen required.
Applications are available HERE.  Return applications to the York County Clerk’s Office, 510 N Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467 or email to [email protected].  Or,  see the posting on Indeed - Highway Superintendent.  York County is an EOE.  The position is subject to Veteran's Preference.

YORK – Harvey Keim, who has been the York County highway superintendent for the last 12 years, has announced his retirement.

The York County Highway Department is accepting applications for a full-time Road Crew 1 position.  This job requires operating heavy equipment.  Wages start at $18.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications plus benefit package (health insurance, wellness program, retirement plan, vacation, holiday & sick leave).  Pre-employment background and drug screen required. The position is subject to a veteran's preference. York County is an EOE.
Applications are available at https://www.yorkcounty.ne.gov/uploads/1/4/5/5/145507130/application_for_roads_and_drivers_24.pdf For more information, please contact Harvey Keim at 402-362-5573.  Return applications to the York County Highway Department Office, 722 East 25th Street, York, NE or email to [email protected].

​YORK COUNTY – The county’s project of replacing and placing 1,134 stop and “stop ahead” signs is now completed, according to York County Highway Superintendent Harvey Keim.

​YORK – York County has joined three other counties, through an interlocal agreement, in applying for federal grant funds to be used for bridge projects.

​VALENTINE – The York County Roads Department was represented at this week’s summer workshop for county engineers, highway superintendents and surveyors sponsored by the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO).
The summer workshop was held in Valentine.
Among those in attendance was York County Highway Superintendent Harvey Keim.
Included in the sessions were those related to legislative and BEAD updates. 

YORK COUNTY – Years ago, York County and the village of Lushton signed off on an agreement in which Lushton would give the county its highway allocation funds and the county road crews would take care of the roads/streets within the village.

​YORK – Last year was unique as two overpass structures, over Interstate 80, were hit by vehicles in accidents. What resulted was closure of both for long periods of time, as repair work had to be done.
While these are county roads going over the interstate, the responsibility of fixing the structures lies with the state.
The good news is that both damaged structures are fixed and both county roads are open.
York County Highway Superintendent Harvey Keim told the county commissioners this past week how Road W is now open to traffic over the interstate.
“Both locations are fixed and open,” Keim said.
He also noted how work on a bridge on Road 12 has been completed and this bridge was set to be opened late last week.
Meanwhile, road crews continue doing crack sealing and road maintenance, with the intention to start one-year projects soon.

YORK – Each spring, the county commissioners open bids for gravel, sand and rock which will be used by the roads department through the course of county road maintenance throughout the next 12 months.

YORK COUNTY – The county’s one- and six-year road/bridge program has been approved for 2025.