Highway Commissioner

Oneida County is hiring for a Highway Commissioner position with the Highway Department. 

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: The Highway Commissioner serves as the administrative and operational leader of the Highway Department, responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all highway construction and maintenance activities. This position exercises independent judgment in short- and long-range planning, project development, and regulatory compliance affecting county roads and bridges. The Commissioner oversees project design, specifications, cost estimates, and coordination with consultants, contractors, town boards, and state and federal agencies.

Responsibilities include developing and managing the department budget; authorizing expenditures and capital improvements; preparing equipment specifications; and overseeing maintenance of highway facilities. The Commissioner develops annual maintenance plans, maintains required records and reports, responds to public inquiries, and attends committee and County Board meetings. The role also includes supervising, mentoring, and evaluating department employees to ensure efficient, cost-effective operations and compliance with County policies and applicable laws. 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates must have two years post-high school education in Business Management, Engineering or equivalent fields, and a minimum of five years work experience in progressively responsible administrative and supervisory duties within a road construction/maintenance environment or business.  Candidates with other combinations of education and experience that provide equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in highway and bridge construction, maintenance practices and long-range infrastructure planning, along with experience in budgeting, financial oversight, strong leadership skills, proficiency with computer hardware and programs, excellent communication skills and good time-management abilities. 

WORK HOURS:  This exempt, salaried leadership position will work a minimum of 40 hours per week, mostly during weekdays, but additional hours may be necessary to fulfill essential duties and respond to operational demands, including emergencies and seasonal workload variations. 

WAGES AND BENEFITS:  Starting 2026 salary of $95,018 to $108,592, contingent on qualifications.  Position includes an excellent benefit package including affordable health insurance, enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System 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. Completed applications along with resume and transcripts should be emailed to jlueneburg@oneidacountywi.gov or mailed to Oneida County Labor Relations Employee Services, Courthouse, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501.  Note: Applicants selected for an interview must be available on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Deadline to apply is Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer