Highway Foreperson

Job Description:
Oneida County is now hiring for a Foreperson position with the Oneida County Highway Department. This position will work out of the Rhinelander shop year round.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: This supervisory position works under the general direction of the Patrol Superintendent and Commissioner to schedule, coordinate, oversee and supervise County road maintenance and construction, State road maintenance, hands-on work plus the winter maintenance programs. Position assists in overseeing employee safety procedures and safety training. Duties also include patrolling roads for needed repairs, completing reports, maintaining spreadsheets for costs, materials, labor, equipment use, fees and subcontractor work, plus reviewing employee time/material slips, monitor and report equipment repair and respond to both emergency situations and general inquiries regarding highway safety and repair concerns. This is a working supervisor position and will perform all the duties and responsibilities of the Highway Operator position on a regular basis.

WORK HOURS: These full-time positions work Monday through Thursday from 5:30AM to 4:00PM during summer months. Winter hours vary based on snow removal needs. Overtime is paid for weekend hours worked and position may be required, as needed, to work nights and weekends for snow removal and storm cleanup.

WAGES AND BENEFITS: Starting 2025 hourly wage of $31.58 to $34.29 per hour plus excellent benefit package provided which includes affordable health insurance, enrollment in Wisconsin Retirement System benefits and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete job description and required Oneida County application is available at www.oneidacountywi.gov. For more information or to receive a paper application, please call Jenni at .... Completed applications should be emailed to ... or mailed to Oneida County Labor Relations Employee Services, Courthouse, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501.

Deadline to apply is Monday, June 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements:
Qualified applicants must have a High school degree or equivalent. Post high school education credits in job relevant areas is preferred but not required. At least four years work experience in highway maintenance or closely related work plus one year of supervisory experience with planning and equipment operations is strongly preferred. Qualified candidates must have a Class A C.D.L. (Commercial Drivers License) with tanker and air break endorsements and good driving record.

Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 4
Education Required: High School
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: 3 weeks / year

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Other Benefits

Company Profile:
Oneida County is located in beautiful north central Wisconsin, with Rhinelander being the county seat. Our county offers an abundance of recreational, social and economic opportunities, which makes it a great place for young families, retirees and everyone in between. Oneida County employs 350+ employees throughout our various departments, who serve the public and work to continually protect and improve the quality of life in Oneida County.

Contact Information: Contact Name: Jenni Lueneburg Company Type: Employer Company: Oneida County Phone: ... Street: 1 S. Oneida Avenue - Courthouse Fax: ... City: Rhinelander State: Wisconsin Zip: 54501 Web Site: