HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - District 5

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

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USD 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

State of New Hampshire is seeking a Highway Maintainer III for the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 5. This full-time role in Manchester involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, supervising entry-level crews, and performing year-round highway maintenance tasks, including winter operations and emergency responses.

The position requires a valid CDL-A with tank endorsement and adheres to strict safety and environmental policies.

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.
Must meet pre-employment requirements including drug screen and medical card.

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.
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.

Skills

CDL-A

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after high school

Job description

Department of Transportation Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 5

State of New Hampshire Job Posting Department of Transportation Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 5 25 Route 101 East / Manchester, NH

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III

Position #20807

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

This position offers 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.

Earn up to a $5000 Winter Maintenance Incentive

Half paid at the beginning of the November 2026 winter plowing season and the remainder paid at the end of the season March 2027

NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT

Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Build New Hampshire.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 5, has a full-time vacancy for Highway Maintainer III.

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.

Other information:

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.

Other Requirements

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

Criteria

47405003IBA01 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:

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Broad Group Level Advancement Available

Yes No Criteria:

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.

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.

For additional information contact Richard Radwanski, District 5 Engineer, at 603-666-3336 or District5@dot.nh.gov .