Highway Foreman

Highway Department Central Office Building
211 E Center Street
Juneau, WI 53039, USA

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Starting Wage Range: $29.73/hr.

- $32.74/hr.
Position Open Until Filled - Application Review Date:
September 8, 2026

• Summer 6:00 - 4:00 M-TH, Winter 7:00 - 3:00 M-F
• Year round work, 4-10 hour day schedule in the summer, comp time option, PPE Reimbursement program, no travel

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)– an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees crews assigned to road construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, traffic marking, drainage and pipe replacement, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, and snow removal operations as directed.
• Directs the work of assigned crews. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns and reassigns tasks, reviews work, and provides performance evaluation feedback.
• Ensures appropriate training for staff on all assigned equipment and areas of work, and maintains required documentation.
• Plans and prioritizes necessary maintenance and repair in accordance with Department policies. Ensures all work is completed accurately and timely. Secures supplies, materials, and equipment for daily work projects as needed.
• Provides direction of work performed, if needed, to meet project standards and to adhere to County policies and procedures.
• Providessupporttoassigned crew and acts as a resource for alternatives and suggestions. Makes critical decisions affecting the outcome ofthe assigned workand project completion.
• Communicates status and concerns of projects, assignments, and crew members to Superintendent.
• Performs daily inspections of the crews/project, reporting any issues to the Superintendent concerning safety or repair and maintenance procedures.
• Inspects work completed by crews to document if work is accurately completed.
• Prepares daily work reports involving the materials inventory, cost, status of assigned projects and inspections, crew updates, and accidents as necessary and directed. Ensures accurate charging to multiple projects.
• Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
• Establishes and maintains all work zone safety appurtenances in compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and WiDOT requirements.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries. May investigate incidents as assigned.
• Responds to and calls out after hours on-call crews for emergency requests.
• Ensures proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment. Coordinates and provides maintenance as needed.
• Operates equipment and performs duties of Highway Maintenance Technician on a crew as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery including hydraulic systems, trailers, towing, fastening and covering of loads, lifting capacities, and proper loading to meet safe and efficient weight distributions.
• Knowledge of Digger’s Hotline, utility markings, clearances, and rules for safe equipment operation in close proximity to underground and overhead utility facilities.
• Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to safely perform flagging operations in accordance with industry guidelines.
• Ability to…