HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - Turnpikes

State of New Hampshire; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Flexible Spending healthcare and child

State retirement plan

Paid holidays and generous leave

Life insurance

Wellness program

Retirement contribution 457(b)

Winter maintenance incentive

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire's Highway Maintenance division seeks a Highway Maintainer III for Turnpikes in Hooksett. You will operate and troubleshoot complex highway maintenance and construction equipment, including snow and ice operations, to keep roads safe.

This full-time role requires a CDL-A, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and readiness to respond to winter and other emergencies 24/7. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

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 appropriate tank endorsement.
• MVR must meet minimum DOT standards.
• Pre-employment urinalysis drug screen per US DOT requirements.
• Ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. intermittently.
• Must be reachable 24 hours per day with phone.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots complex highway maintenance equipment used in construction and snow/ice removal.
• Maintains assigned equipment and performs field repairs and adjustments, reporting issues to supervisor.
• Observes winter storm conditions and determines appropriate plowing actions per safety policies.
• Supervises and trains small crews to ensure safe maintenance methods and environmental practices.
• Performs highway maintenance tasks under adverse conditions with traffic exposure.
• Performs tasks requiring heavy physical labor and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Responds to winter maintenance and traffic emergencies 24/7 year-round.

Skills

CDL-A License

Physical ability 50 lbs

24/7 availability

Drug test compliance

Communication skills

Motor vehicle operation experience

Education

1 year education/experience after high school

Tools

CDL-A with Tank endorsement

Job description

Job Title

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - Turnpikes (Job ID: 53960)

Location

36 Hackett Hill Road / Hooksett, NH (US:NH:HOOKSETT)

Employment Type

Full-time

Salary

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

$17.19 per hour (Trainee Status)

Benefits

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits (State-paid, employer contribution may vary)
• 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)
• State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
• Winter Maintenance Incentive up to $5,000 (paid in installments for winter plowing season)

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, including snow and ice removal, flood mitigation, and road surface seasonal treatment operations.
• 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, providing 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 implemented in accordance with Department policy and best management practices; works with immediate supervisor to address personnel issues and recommend improvements in equipment and operations.
• Supervises the work of others and performs routine highway and road maintenance activities under adverse conditions with exposure to high‑speed traffic, hazardous materials, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and during disaster situations to ensure public safety.
• Traverses varying terrain and performs tasks that involve heavy physical labor such as drainage construction, building and equipment maintenance/repair; 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.

Minimum 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the operation of motorized highway equipment.

Additional Information

Career advancement opportunities include in‑band advancement (criteria: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)).

Equal Employment Opportunity

EOE