ASSISTANT HIGHWAY PATROL FOREMAN - District 1

State of New Hampshire

Minnesota

On-site

USD 42,000 - 55,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Wellness Program

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1, announces a full-time Assistant Highway Patrol Foreman position based in District 1, Route 302 area.

The role supervises patrol crews, coordinates assignments, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance. A CDL-B license is required; a trainee path is available with progression to full duties.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of 3 years education/experience after high school.
Education and experience in civil technology, public works, highway maintenance, or construction.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (CDL-B) with endorsements.
Must meet pre-employment drug screening and MVR standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with hiring and training patrol crews and operators.
Inspect tasks for quality, safety, and proper resource use.
Maintain staffing records, timesheets, and input data for reporting.
Operate highway equipment and respond to 24/7 maintenance needs.
Coordinate assignments to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Supervision

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

3 years education/experience after high school

CDL-B license

Job description

See This Link For Details On State-paid Health Benefits:

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

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1

3997 Route 302 / East Carroll, NH

ASSISTANT HIGHWAY PATROL FOREMAN

Position #20534

$19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

This position offers 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.

~ 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 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.

Career Adavancement Opportunities:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

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.

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.

For additional information contact District 1 at 603-788-4641 or District1@dot.nh.gov .

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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.

See This Link For Details On State-paid Health Benefits:

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

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

Other Benefits: