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State of New Hampshire · 1 week ago

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - District 6

New Hampshire, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$17.81/hr - $23.39/hr

1+ years exp

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintainer III to perform skilled highway maintenance activities. This role involves operating complex heavy equipment, supervising entry-level personnel, and ensuring safety and efficiency in highway maintenance and emergency services.

Customer ServiceGovernmentService Industry

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 tasks that involve heavy physical labor such as drainage construction, building and equipment maintenance/repair; this includes the ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Must respond immediately in performing winter maintenance and/or other traffic emergency activities as needed on a 24-hour per day basis, throughout the entire year

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationSupervision skillsPhysical staminaCommunication skills

Required

Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school

Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDL-A) with appropriate tank endorsement

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

Receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements

Ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis

Possession of a telephone or acceptable means of communication and be available 24 hours per day

Candidates that possess a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B (CDL-B) with ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDL-A) with appropriate endorsements within 1 year of hire, and otherwise satisfy the minimum requirements, may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position