Highway Maintainer I - II
Location : US : NH Occupation Category : 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations Employment Type : FULL-TIME Salary : $14.40 - $20.80 per hour Department of Transportation Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 4 Locations : Hillsborough, Marlow, Marlborough, Temple, Troy, Westmoreland, Winchester
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
Earn up to a $5000 Winter Maintenance Incentive Half paid at the beginning of the November 2025 winter plowing season and the remainder paid at the end of the season March 2026
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.
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 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.Performs and oversees work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.Highway Maintainer II :
Operates 2 axle commercial trucks, tractors with loaders and backhoes, and related highway equipment to provide all season safe conditions on assigned highways.Is responsible for the maintenance and limited repair of highway equipment in accordance with Department policies and industry standards.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.Observes winter storm road conditions and independently determines appropriate action for plowing and spreading of abrasives and chemicals.