HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - District 1

The State of New Hampshire; Bretton Woods (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, District 1, seeks a Highway Maintainer III in Bretton Woods. This full-time role offers $17.81–$23.39/hour with a trainee option at $17.19/hour.

You will operate and maintain heavy equipment for highway work and supervise entry-level crews, with opportunities for advancement within the department. Applicants must have a valid CDL-A (tank endorsement), meet MVR standards, and pass a DOT-compliant drug test.

Qualifications

• Education/experience: Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after high school.
• License/Certification: Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDL-A) with tank endorsement.
• MVR must meet minimum Department of Transportation standards.
• Pre-employment drug screen per CFR and US DOT requirements.
• Ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs intermittently.
• Must be reachable by phone and available 24 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots complex highway maintenance equipment for road construction and snow/ice removal.
• Maintains equipment with field repairs and reports issues to supervisor.
• Assesses winter road conditions and directs plowing and abrasives as needed per policy.
• Supervises and trains small crews to follow safety and environmental practices.
• Ensures work safety during adverse conditions near high-speed traffic.
• Performs heavy physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and general maintenance.

Skills

CDL-A required

Ability to lift 50 lbs

24/7 availability

Equipment operation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

CDL endorsements

Job description

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - District 1 (Job ID: 52504)

State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1

Location: 3997 Route 302 / East Carroll, NH

Position #21325

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

Training Program: Trainee Status at $17.19 per hour. Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date.

Summary

Performs skilled year-round highway maintenance activities involving the operation and servicing of complex heavy equipment and machinery used for highway maintenance, construction activities, and for emergency traffic services. Supervises and reviews the work of entry level personnel and small work crews performing tasks or projects for the NH State Highway System.

Your experience counts: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school.
• License/Certification: Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDL-A) with appropriate tank endorsement.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon the individual obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License medical card unless the candidate is currently employed by the State of New Hampshire.
• Receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.
• Ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis.
• Possession of a telephone or acceptable means of communication and be available 24 hours per day.

Trainee Option

Candidates that possess a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B (CDL-B) with ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (CDL-A) with appropriate endorsements within 1 year of hire, and otherwise satisfy the minimum requirements, may be considered and hired in 'trainee status’ for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the operation of motorized highway equipment.

After-Hire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots complex highway maintenance/construction equipment, machinery, and/or vehicle components used in the construction and maintenance of the State Highway System; includes snow and ice removal and flood mitigation, road surface seasonal treatment operations, and for a wide range of road and highway maintenance projects and activities.
• Maintains assigned equipment and performs necessary field adjustments, emergency repairs and troubleshooting to maintain serviceability and optimal equipment operations, reports issues and concerns to supervisor when appropriate.
• Observes winter storm road conditions and independently determines appropriate action for plowing and spreading of abrasives and/or chemicals for mitigation of specific weather, traffic and/or geographic conditions based on Department safety and environmental policies; provides training and supervision to entry-level personnel assisting in road condition efforts.
• Supervises, trains and reviews the work of small crews, entry level workers, and contractors to ensure maintenance work methods, safety and environmental practices are being implemented in accordance with Department policy and with best management practices, while performing similar work. Works with immediate supervisor to address personnel issues and to recommend improvements in equipment and operations.
• Supervises the work of others and performs routine highway and roads maintenance activities under adverse conditions with exposure to high-speed traffic, hazardous materials, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and during disaster situations, to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
• Traverses varying terrain and performs tasks that involve heavy physical labor such as drainage construction, building and equipment maintenance/repair; this includes the ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must respond immediately in performing winter maintenance and/or other traffic emergency activities as needed on a 24-hour per day basis, throughout the entire year.

Total Compensation Information

The State of New Hampshire total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Details

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: US:NH:BRETTON WOODS

Post Date: 07/27/2026

Close Date: 08/26/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE. TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964