Highway Maintainer III - District

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 a Trainee Status at the following pay rate: $17.19 per hour.

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.

• 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 must meet the minimum standards established by the Department of Transportation.
• Conditional upon obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License medical card unless currently employed by the State of New Hampshire.
• 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 availability 24 hours per day.

• Experience in the operation of motorized highway equipment.

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.

• Operate and troubleshoot complex highway maintenance/construction equipment, machinery, and vehicle components; perform snow and ice removal, flood mitigation, road surface seasonal treatment, and other maintenance projects.
• Maintain assigned equipment, perform field adjustments, emergency repairs, and troubleshooting to maintain serviceability and optimal operation; report issues and concerns to supervisor when appropriate.
• Observe winter storm road conditions and independently determine appropriate action for plowing and spreading of abrasives and or chemicals; provide training and supervision to entry‑level personnel assisting in road condition efforts.
• Supervise, train, and review work of small crews, entry‑level workers, and contractors; ensure maintenance work methods, safety, and environmental practices comply with Department policy and best management practices.
• Perform routine highway and roads maintenance activities under adverse conditions with exposure to high‑speed traffic, hazardous materials, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and disaster situations to ensure public safety.
• Traverse varying terrain and perform tasks that involve heavy physical labor such as drainage construction, building, and equipment maintenance/repair; lift/carry material 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 pay.

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