PAVEMENT MARKING (Highway Maintainer I-II)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Traffic

18 Smokey Bear Boulevard / Concord, NH

PAVEMENT MARKING

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I* - $14.40/hour - $18.46/hour

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER II - $15.93/hour - $20.80/hour

Seasonal / Temporary Positions Available

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: Highway Maintainer I - $13.98 per hour

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

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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic, has several seasonal/temporary positions available for Highway Maintainer I-II, Pavement Marking.

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 emergency traffic services related to traffic control devices primarily signing and pavement marking for the NH State Highway System.

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER II : Performs year-round highway maintenance activities involving the operation and maintenance of traffic control devices, mainly in the area of signing and pavement marking and emergency traffic services for the NH State Highway System.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER I:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience: Three months of work experience preferably in a field related to highway maintenance.

License/Certification : Applicant must possess a valid driver's license. The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency. The applicant must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with appropriate endorsements prior to completion of the probationary period.

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER II:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential

Experience: One (1) year of experience in the operation of light motor driven equipment.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with appropriate endorsements. The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

~ As of June 23, 2020, 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.

~ 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 pounds 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 with administrative orders.

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 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 for the performance of pavement marking operations, including traffic control material handling to insure 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 roadway/construction sites and performs traffic control activities to ensure work zone safety.

Performs routine highway maintenance activities related to the performance of pavement marking and highway signage 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 pavement marking and highway signage maintenance/repair; this includes the ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Must respond immediately in performing traffic emergency activities as needed.

Assists Sign Foreman in the maintenance, repair and installation of official highway signs.

Assists with all relevant records, including asset inventory information, daily work reports and highway regulations (e.g. STOP, YIELD and NO PASSING zones).

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER II:

Operates 2 axle commercial trucks 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 related to pavement marking and highway signage 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 maintenance and installation of signage, equipment maintenance/repair; this includes the ability to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Erects proper traffic control signs and devises to protect a work zone and to adequately warn the traveling public of any road or safety concerns; directs traffic as necessary.

Supervises small work crews that perform the same routine highway pavement marking and signage maintenance functions; provides on-the-job training to entry-level members of crew in areas of maintenance, work methods, safety and environmental practices while performing similar work. Reports any observed safety and/or environmental hazards and violations to supervisory personnel.

Must respond immediately in performing traffic emergency activities as needed on a 24-hour per day basis, throughout the entire year.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: 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 classification.

For further information please contact Eric Healey at (603) 271-1685 or at Eric.S.Healey@dot.nh.gov .

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Mikayla Collins, Recruitment Specialist at (603)-271-8026 or at Mikayla.A.Collins@dot.nh.gov .

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964