Position SummaryThis position reports to the Region Operation Supervisor and is responsible for the multifarious duties related to the maintenance of the state trunk highway system and its appurtenances for a designated geographic area. This advanced position assists the Region Operations Supervisor and/or the engineer-in-charge, in planning, developing, coordinating and analyzing maintenance activities/issues within their assigned area of responsibility on the State Truck Highway System.
This position is the primary maintenance representative of WisDOT for the assigned geographic area and requires a high level of expertise in all phases of highway maintenance, including very complex engineering tasks which require highly independent judgment when working with the county highway department commissioners, patrol superintendents and their staff to ensure the state highway system is maintained in a safe manner per the pertinent standards/policies.
The focus of this position is to oversee the conduct of maintenance operations, provide technical expertise toward the resolution of facility maintenance problems, and resolve conflicts impeding the on-going maintenance of the state highway system. This position oversees all activities associated with the maintenance operations of the state highway system in the assigned area and has the authority to modify or stop maintenance activities to ensure budget goals are met as negotiated/discussed with the County Highway Commissioners and Patrol Superintendents and contractors.
This position will require employee to be on call with County personnel and law enforcement during non-standard work hours and is also required to serve in standby status on a rotational basis as a member of the Region's Statewide Incident Management Team (RIMC).
Ability to travel independently on a regular and routine (five days per week) basis throughout the assigned counties in the region.
In this position, fieldwork is required. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 40 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.
To view the full position description, please reach out toAllie Strullmyer at Allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov
Salary InformationThis position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an
annual salary of $68,640 - $93,600 plus excellent benefits . A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job DetailsThis state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.
Qualifications Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following: - Experience in the design and/or construction of highway or roadway projects.
- Experience communicating technical information to varied customers or groups.
- Experience working on a team that manages a project.
How To ApplyApply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review
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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at Allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov .
Deadline to ApplyThe deadline to apply is Wednesday November 11, 2026, at 11:59pm CST.
