HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - District 1

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is hiring for a Highway Maintainer III position in District 1. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy highway equipment, supervising entry-level crews, and performing year-round maintenance and emergency response.

Qualified candidates need a CDL-A (no air brake restrictions), with education/experience equivalent to 1 year post-high school, and must pass a DOT drug screen and medical card requirements.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school.
Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDL-A), with no air brake restrictions.
MVR must meet minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.
Medical card required; pre-employment drug screen per US DOT requirements.
Ability to lift/carry material up to 50 lbs intermittently.
Must have a working telephone or other communication method and be available 24 hours per day.

Responsibilities

Operates and troubleshoots complex highway maintenance equipment and machinery.
Maintains equipment; performs emergency repairs and reports issues to supervisor.
Assess road conditions in winter and determine plowing/abrasive strategies.
Supervise small crews and contractors to ensure safe methods and practices.
Work under adverse conditions with high-speed traffic to ensure public safety.
Perform heavy physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs; maintain equipment.
Respond immediately to winter maintenance and traffic emergencies year-round.

Skills

CDL-A license

Highway equipment operation

MVR standards

24/7 availability

Education

1 year education + experience after high school

CDL-A license (education)

Job description

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1

Location: Various locations are available within District 1 based on the candidate's availability

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III

Position #20548

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status at the following pay rate: $17.19 per hour

Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date
See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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 no air brake restrictions.

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) depending on district requirements 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 No

Criteria: 47405003IBA01 (Commercial Driver’s License (CDL))

For the in-band advancement to be applied, the eligibility requirements in Per 303.09 In-Band Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

Possession of CDL-A license
Assumption of additional duties requiring the CDL-A license

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

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; to include 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 in order 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 NH 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.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

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

Other Benefits: