ASSISTANT HIGHWAY PATROL FOREMAN - District 1

State of New Hampshire

Columbia (NH)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1, has a full-time vacancy for an Assistant Highway Patrol Foreman. The role supports supervision of patrol crews and contractors, coordinating assignments and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The position requires a valid CDL-B with endorsements, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and availability for 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

Experience supervising highway maintenance crews and contractors.
Ability to coordinate assignments across crews and contractors.
Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Willingness to work 24/7/365 in all seasons and weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs intermittently.

Responsibilities

Assist with hiring and training patrol crews and operators.
Inspect tasks for quality, safety, and resource use.
Maintain records including time/attendance and equipment usage.
Supervise crews in Foreman’s absence to ensure continuity.
Respond to winter maintenance and traffic emergencies as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Equivalent combination of 3 years education and experience

Commercial Driver’s License CDL-B with endorsements

Job description

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1

8 Grant Road / Columbia, NH

ASSISTANT HIGHWAY PATROL FOREMAN

Position #20459

$19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $19.23 per hour

Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date
See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

~ Earn up to a $5000 Winter Maintenance Incentive ~

Half paid at the beginning of the November 2026 winter plowing season and the remainder paid at the end of the season March 2027

~ NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT ~

Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Build New Hampshire.

NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1, has a full-time vacancy for an Assistant Highway Patrol Foreman.

SUMMARY

To serve as an Assistant Patrol Foreman for an assigned Highway Patrol Section/Shed (District or Turnpike System) 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.

Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

DISCLAIMERS

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 job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

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.

Other Benefits: