State of Wisconsin

Patrol Superintendent

State of Wisconsin • $95K — $105K *
Juneau, WI 53039In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in highway maintenance or related field
  • Strong leadership and staff management skills
  • Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and Transportation Administrative rules
  • Proficient in budgeting and project management principles
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Lead workforce engagement efforts to improve service delivery
  • Manage and direct subordinate staff, including hiring and evaluations
  • Conduct inspections and monitor maintenance of roads and structures
  • Coordinate and respond to emergency situations and weather events
  • Oversee budgeting and track expenses related to highway operations
  • Organize road construction and maintenance activities
  • Prepare and submit required reports to state authorities

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off available after 30 days
  • 10 observed paid holidays throughout the year
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Account
  • Life insurance and disability coverage options
  • Participation in Wisconsin Retirement System with employer match
Full Job Description
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Starting Wage Range: $45.94/hr. - $50.63/hr.
Department: HighwayPosition Open Until Filled - Application Review Date: July 6, 2026
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter with application

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) - available for use after 30 days of employment
  • 10 observed paid holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) - with employer contributions - HRA
  • Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  1. Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses.
  2. Directs the work of and manages subordinate staff. Participates in the selection of new employees. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge to the Commissioner.
  3. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff.
  4. Identifies staff development needs and notifies Commissioner of department training recommendations.
  5. Inspects and monitors County, State, and Local roads and structures for maintenance and repairs. Monitors budgets and organizes repairs.
  6. Inspects and prepares estimates for road maintenance activities for other municipalities within the County at their request.
  7. Oversees the day-to-day operational activities of assigned areas, including coordination of scheduled maintenance and construction, and responses to emergency situations and weather events. Monitors effectiveness of operations to provide adequate coverage for responsibilities.
  8. Monitors weather and road conditions to determine if/when to dispatch crew members to perform plowing/salting/sanding functions during winter months of snow/ice conditions.
  9. Organizes and coordinates road construction and maintenance activities including road construction, resurfacing, grading, repair, and signs and markings.
  10. Responds to emergency situations as needed and provides technical expertise to ensure that all aspects of the situation are handled in a proper and legal manner.
  11. Schedules and manages winter maintenance of (snow and ice removal) of all State, County and the majority of all town roads within the county; handles related complaint calls.
  12. Assists in preparation of the department budget as it relates to highway operations; monitors and tracks budgets as well as project budgets; monitors unit costs of maintenance. Authorizes expenditures for activities, uniforms, equipment, staff, or other operational needs.
  13. Participates in long- and short-range departmental planning, reviews progress, and reports results.
  14. Reviews, verifies and assists in coding timecards, crew reports, invoices, requisitions, and accident repair costs.
  15. Prepares and sends State-required reports including road construction reports, monthly sign repair reports, storm reports, bridge repair reports, salt delivery reports, repair cost reports, accident repair cost reports, etc.
  16. Inventories County and State materials and supplies.
  17. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
  18. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries. May investigate incidents as assigned.
  19. Coordinates work needs with other management personnel.
  20. Provides backup assistance to other Superintendents, as needed.
  21. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of highway and local government highway maintenance administration, methods, procedures, and related activities and services.
  • Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and necessary safely precautions.
  • Knowledge of the Wisconsin Statutes and Transportation Administrative rules as they apply to and impact Town, City, County, and State Transportation program areas.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, and other related infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques.
  • Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
  • Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
  • Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
  • Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
  • Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
  • Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor an operating budget, including line-item budgeting.
  • Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time-off, and maintaining personnel records.
  • Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
  • Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
  • Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
  • Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
  • Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
  • Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
  • Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
  • Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
  • Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications consistent for this position.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
  • Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
  • Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
  • Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
  • Work has standard vision requirements.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
  • Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting.
  • Work is primarily in an office setting with periodic visits to the field.
  • Work has some exposure to outdoor and construction based environmental conditions.

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