HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I/II - District 4(Job Id 53131)

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I/II - District 4(Job Id 53131) Location: US:NH Occupation Category: 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 08/25/2026 Close Date: 11/19/2026 Salary: 14.400-20.800 Department of Transportation Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 4 Locations: Hillsborough, Marlow, Marlborough, Temple, Troy, Westmoreland, Winchester 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. ********************************************************** 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 Highway Maintenance, District 4, has full-time vacancies for Highway Maintainers I - II. SUMMARY: 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. Other information: HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: 8th grade education License/Certification: Valid drivers license 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 (if CDL is required after hire). 3. Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements. 4. Must be able to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis. 5. 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 Drivers License (CDL-B) with appropriate endorsements within 1 year of hire CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria: 47405001IBA01 (Commercial Drivers License (CDL)) For the in-band advancement to be applied, the following criteria must be satisfied: 1. Possession of CDL-B license 2. Assumption of additional duties requiring the CDL-B license Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria: 47405001BGA01 (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. HIGHWAY AINTAINER II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential License/Certification: Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B) with appropriate endorsements Other Requirements: 1. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Division 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 (if CDL is required after hire). 3. Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements. 4. Must be able to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis. 5. Must have a telephone or acceptable means of communication and be available 24 hours per day. Trainee Option: Not applicable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in the operation of light motor driven equipment AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria: 47405002IBA01 (Commercial Drivers License (CDL)) For the in-band advancement to be applied, the following criteria must be satisfied: 1. Possession of CDL-B license 2. Assumption of additional duties requiring the CDL-B license Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria: None DISCLAIMERS: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position. RESPONSIBILITIES: HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I: Operates trucks and services and performs field adjustments to vehicles, power tools, and mechanized equipment used in the maintenance and construction of facilities and of the State Highway System. Maintains hand and power tools to ensure readiness and proper operation; repairs and troubleshoots issues as necessary. Monitors the application of highway materials to ensure highway safety and efficiency of use. Performs traffic control operations by directing the travelling public including flagging and erectin