Highway Maintainer III - District

Department and Location

Department of Transportation
• Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 5
• 376 Old Candia Road, Candia, NH

Highway Maintainer III (Position #21381)

$17.81 / hour – $23.39 / hour.
Trainee Status: $17.19 / hour.

Eligible candidates must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date.

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

• 1 year of education and experience after high school.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (CDL‑A) with appropriate tank endorsement.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) meeting minimum standards.
• Medical card for CDL unless already employed by the State of New Hampshire.
• Negative pre‑employment urinalysis drug screen.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently.
• Telephone or acceptable means of communication, available 24h/7d.

• Operation of motorized highway equipment (preferred).
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (required).

• Operates and troubleshoots complex highway maintenance/construction equipment.
• Maintains assigned equipment and performs field adjustments, emergency repairs.
• Observes winter storm road conditions, determines appropriate action.
• Provides training and supervision to entry‑level personnel.
• Supervises, trains, and reviews work of small crews, entry‑level workers, and contractors.
• Performs routine highway and road maintenance in adverse conditions.
• Traverses varying terrain and performs heavy physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Responds immediately to winter maintenance or traffic emergency activities 24/7.

In‑Band Advancement available:
Yes. Criteria: IBA
01; CDL required.

Job description lists essential functions; additional duties may be required. Trainee status employees are overseen by a fully qualified individual and must meet minimum qualifications within one year of hire.

Includes health/prescription drug benefits, State-paid retirement contribution (12.87% of pay), dental plan, flexible spending accounts, State defined retirement and Deferred Compensation 457(b), work/life balance flexible schedules, $50,000 state‑paid life insurance, and incentive‑based wellness program.

See links for details:
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James Roberg –  or James.

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Richard Radwanski, District 5 Engineer –  or District
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EOE. TDD Access:
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