Job Description for Highway Crew Forman

Position Announcement
Position Information
Job Title:
Highway Crew Forman
Full-time/Part-time:
Full Time
Wage and Salary:
Wage starts at $30.83 - $32.60 Full range extends to $39.66/hour
Application review will begin:
August 14, 2025
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Description:

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The purpose of this position is to direct and assist road crews in constructing and maintaining roads and bridges for Jefferson County Highway Department.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES                              

  • Supervises maintenance and construction crews in the activities necessary for compliance with work or project Assigns, trains, and instructs employees on how to perform work, maintain standards, record project and timecard information.
  • Inspects and repairs all types of roads including asphalt, concrete, Performs striping and shoulder repair and maintenance.
  • Builds right-of-way fences and installs and repairs guard
  • Cleans out streams, lakes, ditches, catch basins, inlets, and other drain structures; clears debris; prepares sites for
  • Coordinates equipment and operators arriving to and from job
Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required with three years related experience and/or training; or associate’s degree and one year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and

Preferred Requirements:

  • Four years’ related experience and/or training; or a bachelor’s degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and

Other Requirements – Certificates/Licensures

  • Commercial driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement.

                   Wage & Benefits                
Wage starts at $30.83 - $32.60 Full range extends to $39.66/hour
Benefit Highlights
Paid Vacation, Health insurance
 Health insurance Opt Out Plan 
Dental & Vision insurance
 Life insurance
 Wisconsin Retirement System
 Health Savings Account
Deferred Compensation Program
Group Life insurance
Employees at Jefferson County Value
Competitive Pay, Excellent Benefits
Great Coworkers, Flexibility
Advancement & Opportunity
 Family Culture

HOW TO APPLY:
For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer