HIGHWAY MAINTAINER III - District 5

(Job ID: 45445)

Location: US:NH:DERRY

Occupation Category: 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 12/18/2024

Close Date: 01/16/2025

Salary: 17.810-23.390 USD

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transporation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance -District 5

41 B Kendall Pond Road / Derry, NH

Highway Maintainer III

Position #21521

40 Hours per Week

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

This position offers aTrainee Status*at the following pay rate: $17.19 per hour

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT

Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Build New Hampshire.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance -District 5has 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience:

Two years of experience in the operation of motorized highway equipment.

License/Certification:

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDL-A) with appropriate tank endorsement. The applicants Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

As of June 23, 2020, 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.

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.

All accountabilities must be conducted in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

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 person el issues and to recommend improvements in equipment an