Highway Maintainer III - Turnpikes

Position Title

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III, Position #19111

2 Liberty Lane West / Hampton, NH

$17.81 per hour – $23.39 per hour
For Trainee Status: $17.19 per hour

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

• 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 established by the Department of Transportation.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon 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 as required by federal and DOT regulations.
• Ability to lift or 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.

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

Experience in the operation of motorized highway equipment.

• Operate and troubleshoot complex highway maintenance/construction equipment, machinery, and vehicle components used in construction and maintenance of the State Highway System, including snow and ice removal, flood mitigation, road surface seasonal treatment operations, and a wide range of road and highway maintenance projects.
• Maintain assigned equipment and perform field adjustments, emergency repairs, and troubleshooting to ensure serviceability and optimal equipment operations; report issues and concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• Observe winter storm road conditions and independently determine appropriate action for plowing and spreading of abrasives or chemicals for mitigation of specific weather, traffic, and geographic conditions. Provide training and supervision to entry‑level personnel assisting in road condition efforts.
• Supervise, train, and review 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. Work with immediate supervisor to address personnel issues and recommend improvements in equipment and operations.
• Supervise the work of others and perform 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 the safety of the traveling public.
• Traverse varying terrain and perform tasks that involve heavy physical labor such as drainage construction, building, and equipment maintenance/repair; include the ability to lift or carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Respond immediately in performing winter maintenance and/or other traffic emergency activities as needed on a 24‑hour per day basis throughout the year.

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits.
• 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…