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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Department of Transportation HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I, II - District 1(Job Id 50551) in Franconia, New Hampshire
HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I, II - District 1(Job Id 50551)
Location: US:NH
Occupation Category: 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations
Employment Type: FULL-TIME
Post Date: 03/11/2026
Close Date: 04/22/2026
Salary: 14.400-20.800
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1
Locations: Bartlett, Crawford, Errol, Franconia, Gorham, Groveton, Lancaster, Lincoln, Lisbon, Littleton, Pittsburg and West Milan
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
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Division of Operations, Bureau of Turnpikes, 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Highway Maintainer I:
Education/Experience: 8th grade education
License/Certification: Valid drivers 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 Drivers 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 REQUIREMENTSMust 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:
Possession of CDL-B license
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 satisf ed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Highway Maintainer II:
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential
License/Certification: Valid Commercial Drivers 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 Drivers 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 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:
Possession of CDL-B license
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 erecting traffic control signs. Places traffic control devices on roadways/construction sites and performs traffic control activities to ensure work zone safety.
Performs routine highway maintenance activities under adverse conditions with exposure to high-speed traffic, hazardous materials, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and disaster situations to ensure the safety of the traveling publ