What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Job ID 52611) position at New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs?
- Location:** US: NH: PORTSMOUTH
- Occupation Category:** 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Employment Type:** Full-Time
- Post Date:** 07/20/2026 - **Close Date:** 08/11/2026
- Salary:** 17.810-23.390 USD
**State of New Hampshire Job Posting**
**Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services**
Pease Air National Guard Base
Portsmouth, NH
**EQUIPMENT OPERATOR**
Position #19343
$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour
40 Hour Basic Work Week
This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $17.19/hour.
- See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.***
Summary
Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of light and heavy equipment used in performing roads and grounds maintenance tasks and snow removal operations at the Pease Air National Guard Base.
- 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.
- Education/Experience:** Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in operating and maintaining snow and trail conditioning equipment, including snow-grooming tractors, bulldozers, front end loaders, ATVs and other types of heavy equipment.
- License/Certification:** Valid drivers license
- Must be able to satisfactorily undergo a State Police records check
- Must be in good physical condition and have sufficient strength to do heavy lifting
- Must report to job site or be on standby during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather or building emergencies, as this position is designated as Essential Personnel. Overtime in support of snow removal operations is mandatory
- Trainee Option:** Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1 year of relevant education and experience after completion of high school or equivalent may be considered and hired in Trainee Status for this position.
Experience in operating heavy equipment, working knowledge and repair of diesel powered equipment, and possession of a Class A or B commercial drivers license.
- AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:**Must be able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) in order to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) used in the performance of assigned work duties w
Salary : $17 - $23