Senior Highway Maintainer – 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 insurance

Dental plan

Flexible Spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is hiring a Highway Maintainer III in District 1 to operate and service complex heavy equipment for year‑round highway maintenance, construction activities, and emergency traffic services. You will supervise entry‑level personnel and small crews, ensuring safety and quality across NH State Highway System.

This full‑time position requires a CDL‑A, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and readiness to respond 24/7, including winter plowing.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and experience after high school.
• Valid CDL-A with no air brake restrictions.
• MVR must meet minimum standards by NH DOT.
• Must obtain CDL medical card unless already state employee.
• Negative pre-employment drug screen per CFR/DOT.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Must be available 24 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots complex highway maintenance equipment, including snow/ice removal and broad maintenance tasks.
• Maintains equipment and performs field repairs; reports issues to supervisor.
• Assists in winter conditions with appropriate action for plowing and abrasive/chemical spreading.
• Trains and supervises small crews to ensure safe and compliant work practices.
• Performs maintenance in challenging conditions with exposure to traffic and extremes.

Skills

CDL-A

Lift 50 lbs

24/7 readiness

MVR standards

Drug screen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of New Hampshire is hiring a Highway Maintainer III in District 1 to operate and service complex heavy equipment for year‑round highway maintenance, construction activities, and emergency traffic services. You will supervise entry‑level personnel and small crews, ensuring safety and quality across NH State Highway System.

This full‑time position requires a CDL‑A, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and readiness to respond 24/7, including winter plowing.