Highway Maintainer , II - Turnpikes

State of New Hampshire provided pay range

This range is provided by State of New Hampshire. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$14.40/hr - $20.80/hr

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Turnpikes

Locations:
Dover, Hampton, Hooksett, Merrimack, Nashua, Newington, Rochester

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER II

The starting pay range for these positions is as follows:

• Highway Maintainer I: $14.40 - $18.46 per hour
• Highway Maintainer II: $15.63 - $20.80 per hour

Multiple Positions/Locations Available

• 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 2025 winter plowing season and the remainder paid at the end of the season March 2026

~ NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT

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

NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Division of Operations, Bureau of Turnpikes, has full-time vacancies for Highway Maintainers I - II.

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I:
Assists in performing year-round highway maintenance activities and projects involving operation of vehicles, trucks, manual and specialty labor skills in the operation of hand tools, power tools and motorized equipment used for highway maintenance, construction activities, and for emergency traffic services for the NH State Highway System.

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER II :
Performs year-round highway maintenance activities involving the operation and servicing of mechanized highway equipment used for highway maintenance, construction activities, and for emergency traffic services 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.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  8th grade education
• License/Certification:
  Valid driver’s license
• Other Requirements:
  • 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 (if CDL is required after hire).
  • Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.
  • Must be able to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis.
  • Must have a telephone or acceptable means of communication and be available 24 hours per day.

Trainee Option:
Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Experience in a field related to highway maintenance

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL‑B) with appropriate endorsements within 1 year of hire

In-Band Advancement Available: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Criteria: IBA
01 (Commercial Driver’s License (CDL))

For the in-band advancement to be applied, the following criteria must be satisfied:

• Possession of CDL-B license
• Assumption of additional duties requiring the CDL-B license

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Criteria: BGA
01 (Level 1 to Level
2)

For promotion from the 47‑4050 Highway Maintenance Workers‑1 job title to the 47‑4050 Highway Maintenance Workers‑2 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent credential
• License/Certification:
  Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL‑B) with appropriate endorsements
• Other Requirements:
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Division 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 (if CDL is…