HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - District 1(Job Id 48654)

*Location:** US:NH:NEWFIELDS **Occupation Category:** 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations **Employment Type:** FULL-TIME **Post Date:** 10/31/2025 **Close Date:** 11/19/2025 **Salary:** 17.810-23.390 USD HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - District 1 (Job ID: 48654) State of New Hampshire Job Posting Department of Transportation Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 6 39 Route 108/ Newfields, NH HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III Position #19666 40 Hours per Week $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour *See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement. This position offers a*Trainee Status**at the following pay rate: $17.19 per hour **Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date* 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, District 6, has a full-time vacancy for a Highway Maintainer III. SUMMARY: 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. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience:Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school. License/Certification:Valid Commercial Drivers License, Class A (CDL-A) with appropriate tank endorsement. Other Requirements: 1. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation. 2. Offers of employment are conditional upon the individual obtaining a Commercial Drivers License medical card unless the candidate is currently employed by the State of New Hampshire. 3. Receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements. 4. Ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis. 5. Possession of a telephone or acceptable means of communications and be available 24 hours per day. Trainee Option:Candidates that possess a valid Commercial Drivers License, Class B (CDL-B) with ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License, Class A (CDL-A) with appropriate endorsements within 1 year of hire, and otherwise satisfy the minimum requirements, may be considered an hired in trainee status for this position. Preferred Qualifications:Experience in the operation of motorized highway equipment. After-Hire Requirements:N/A 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; to include snow and ice removal and flood mitigation, road surface seasonal treatment operations, and for a wide range of road and highway maintenance projects and activities. Maintains assigned equipment and performs necessary field adjustments, emergency repairs and troubleshooting in order 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; provides 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 being implemented in accordance with Department policy and with best management practices, while performing similar work. Works with immediate supervisor to address personnel issues and to recommend improvements in equipment and operations. Supervises the work of others and performs routine highway and roads 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. Traverses varying terrain and performs tas

Created: 2025-11-07