Salary: $41.19 - $54.86 Hourly
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: Full time (1.0FTE)
Job Number:
Department: Highway & Transportation
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MGR

Description

Dane County Highway and Transportation has a full time (1.0 FTE) vacancy for an Assistant Maintenance Superintendent position in Madison, WI.
The Eligibility List created will be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification over the next six (6) months. All are encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Deputy Highway Commissioner - Operations, the Assistant Maintenance Superintendent supervises, plans, assigns, directs and monitors the work of large and small groups of employees, e.g., crew leaders and skilled laborers. Activities include: planning the work day, ordering materials and assigning maintenance equipment for an extensive system of State and County highways, roads, and streets. When required, temporarily performs Deputy Highway Commissioner - Operations duties in their absence. Monitors construction work performed by private contractors affecting county highways. Monitors utility construction in County and State right-of-way. Trains personnel and performs other related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Organizes, plans and supervises work projects, e.g., ice and snow removal; drainage facilities, surface and roadside maintenance; safety appurtenances; and other road maintenance tasks. Addresses the Public's highway, road and street maintenance concerns. Inspects county, utility, and private contract work. Recommends County and State repair and maintenance projects for budget purposes. Keeps records of time and materials. Works closely with the Shop Supervisor on scheduling and maintaining equipment. Performs other supervisory duties as assigned by the Deputy Highway Commissioner - Operations. Works closely with the Engineering division to coordinate utility, access permits and special projects as assigned.
Education, Experience and Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma/GED, and experience in maintenance or construction of roads, drainage structures, or related construction, which can include vocational training or an apprenticeship. Three (3) years of supervisory or five (5) years of lead work experience over crews performing maintenance or construction of roads, drainage structures, or related construction is required.
Certifications and Licenses:

Must have a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License for a vehicle with air brakes within six (6) months of employment. Everyone who has a CDL must be registered in the US Department of Transportation's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Registration is available at Applicants must pass drug/alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Special Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Must be available for emergency (snow and others) call on a 24-hour, 7-day basis. 50% of the time is traveling in a vehicle and 50% is in a typical office environment. Also refer to the "Physical and Environmental Work Requirements" section below.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
For Bilingual Positions:

1. Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.).
2. Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position's bilingual designation.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Must be able to hear and see within normal ranges with or without corrective devices. Must be able to work and drive day and evening hours. Must be able to get in and out of vehicles and other motorized equipment. Must be able to bend over and grasp objects on the ground or floor (seldom to repeatedly in a day), either in a repair shop setting or in the field. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time driving to check on a variety of matters. 50% of the time is traveling in a vehicle and 50% is in a typical office environment. Safety shoes required, plus safety vest, hard hat, eye, ear and glove protection when the job dictates it.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and practices used in the repair and maintenance of streets, roads, and drainage structures. Knowledge and familiarity with highway systems. Knowledge of requirements regarding highway construction and maintenance. Excellent supervisory skills. Ability to use various computer programs including utilizing Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read, write, and understand engineering plans. Ability to plan and estimate cost of maintenance and repair projects. Ability to inspect construction and repair work. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, employees, and the public. Ability to assign and supervise a large group of employees in widely scattered locations. Ability to apply logical reasoning in performing routine functions following prescribed standard practices, and policies. Must be able to perform onsite evaluations of field situations. Good communication skills, on phone, radio, and in person, and be able to deal with an irate citizen(s) and/or employee(s) in a calm manner.

We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details on insurance benefits visit

Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.

Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).

Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.

Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.

Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their work week. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee's department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.

Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.

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Do you have any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in maintenance or construction of roads, drainage structures, or related construction? Experience can include vocational training or an apprenticeship.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three (3) years of supervisory or five (5) years of lead work experience over crews performing maintenance or construction of roads, drainage structures, or related construction?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

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NOT A QUESTION. NOTE TO APPLICANT: Your responses to the following graded questions will also be evaluated based on: (1) Clarity of information, (2) Proper spelling and grammar usage; (3) Conciseness of material; and (4) Organization of narrative.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. This position supervises personnel. In this role the position will handle personnel issues, hiring and discipline, conduct performance evaluations, instruct, train and monitor the work of subordinate employees. Please describe your training and experience in a supervisory or lead work capacity. Describe your role the types of duties related to supervision, the length of this experience and the number and types of staff you supervised or were a lead worker for.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. A major function of the Supervisor is to ensure that the Dane County highway crews are working safely. Please describe your knowledge, training and experience in regards to safety, including PPE, equipment operation, and construction work zones.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor must have a good working knowledge in the application of Engineering and Construction Concepts and Principals. In detail, describe your experience and training/education that has given you expertise to be considered for this job. In your answer, be specific about your positions, your roles and responsibilities. Include your title, date and length of experience.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. Please describe a time you dealt with conflict from an employee you managed. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?
Required Question