ASSISTANT HIGHWAY PATROL FOREMAN - District 1

The State of New Hampshire; Columbia (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (HMO/POS)

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire invites applications for an Assistant Highway Patrol Foreman in District 1 (Columbia, NH). This role oversees crews and contractors, coordinates assignments, and ensures work complies with safety and environmental standards.

A CDL-B, physical ability, and the capacity to work 24/7 are required. Minimum qualifications include 3 years of education/experience post-high school and the ability to pass a drug screen, MVR standards, and a medical card requirement after hire.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (CDL-B) with appropriate endorsements.
• MVR must meet minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen per CFR and DOT requirements.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs intermittently.
• Must be available 24 hours per day for call outs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with hiring and training patrol crews and equipment operators.
• Inspects tasks for quality, safety, and efficiency; ensures compliance with policies and standards.
• Maintains records including time/attendance and staffing input.
• Supervises crews in the absence of a Foreman to ensure continuity of operations.
• Performs heavy physical tasks and operates highway equipment as needed.
• Responds to winter maintenance and traffic emergencies 24/7 year-round.

Skills

CDL-B license

MVR check

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

3 years education/experience after high school

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drug screen

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

Assistant Highway Patrol Foreman - District 1 (Job ID: 53432)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1

8 Grant Road / Columbia, NH

Location: Columbia, NH

Posting Date: 09/10/2026

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Salary: $19.96 - $26.41 per hour

Trainee Pay: $19.23 per hour

Winter Maintenance Incentive: up to $5,000

Summary

To serve as an Assistant Patrol Foreman for an assigned Highway Patrol Section/Shed (District or TurnpikeSystem) for NHDOT. Assists in providing supervision and coordinates assignments to crews and contractors performing activities (24/7/365) in all seasons and weather conditions. Ensures that all work is performed per regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements and within the industry and Departmental policies and standards.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in civil technology, public works, highway maintenance, or general construction work, with at least 1 year performing all phases of highway maintenance work.
• License/Certification: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (CDL-B) with appropriate endorsements.
• Other Requirements:
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
  • 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.
  • Must be available to respond to highway maintenance call outs on a 24-hours per day basis to be eligible for maintenance stipend.

Trainee Option

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 2+ years of education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in trainee status for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in civil technology or public works administration, or two years of college with a minimum of six semester hours in civil technology or public works administration.

After-Hire Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Assists with hiring and training patrol crews, mechanized equipment operators, and entry-level personnel involved in all phases of highway maintenance and roadside facility operations. Inspects tasks to ensure quality, timely completion, appropriate use of resources, and adherence to safety, environmental, and department guidelines and standards. Alerts the Highway Patrol Foreman of any issues or concerns; develops and maintains respectful and harmonious working relations between employees within the patrol crews.

Reviews work schedules, staffing and job assignments to ensure efficient coverage for operations within assigned areas; collaborates with other Assistant Highway Patrol Foreman as necessary. Maintains section and personnel records, including time/attendance, required data and tracking input, and documentation; makes recommendations as necessary to the Highway Patrol Foreman on staffing, equipment, materials, or operational needs. Supervises patrol crews in the absence of a Foreman to provide continuity of operations.

Performs tasks intermittently involving heavy physical labor such as drainage construction, building and equipment maintenance/repair, and general road maintenance. Operates 2 or 3-axle commercial trucks (> 26,001 GVW), tractors with loaders and/or backhoes, and related highway equipment.

Performs assigned tasks under adverse conditions with exposure to high-speed traffic, hazardous materials, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and disaster situations to ensure the traveling public's safety. Ensures the maintenance of all equipment, buildings, and facilities to provide proper operation, serviceability, cleanliness, and safety within assigned Highway Patrol Section/Shed (District or Turnpike System) NHDOT.

Observes environmental and road conditions for relevant assigned area lane miles and towns served, including winter storm roads or rain/flooding issues, to determine appropriate actions for plowing or road maintenance mitigations/interventions to ensure road safety and quality. Monitors the rate-of-application of highway materials and substances to ensure adequate supplies and efficient uses based on varying weather, traffic, and geographic conditions; provides direction to patrol crews and contracted equipment to ensure the Department's policies and mission are met.

Records, tracks, and inputs data and information on material/supplies used in assigned areas for use by the Highway Patrol Foreman for cost accounts, bookkeeping, and other business reporting functions.

Meets with local officials, abutters, and contractors regarding access and utility permits.

Responds immediately in performing winter maintenance and/or other traffic emergency activities as needed on a 24-hour per day basis throughout the entire year.

Benefits

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Information

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE

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