Job Description

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN (Job Id 50607)

Location: US: NH: NEWFIELDS

Occupation Category: 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 03/20/2026Close Date: 04/14/2026

Salary: 22.500-30.020

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Bridge Maintenance

39 Route 108 / Newfields, NH

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

Position #20391

$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT

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NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, has a full-time vacancy for a Bridge Construction Foreman.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for implementing and scheduling of all bridge maintenance operations in a designated area. Supervises a crew in construction and repair projects.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in general bridge construction, bridge maintenance, or related field, with at least two years in a position that involved supervising groups in bridge construction and maintenance.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License A or B (CDL-A or CDL-B) with tank endorsement and air brakes.

Other Requirements:

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.

Must have ability to climb and work from scaffolds high above the ground or water.

Must be willing to work throughout the State and during emergencies for long hours, 7 days a week.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 3+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of modern methods used in bridge construction and bridge maintenance. Skill in use of bridge construction tools and equipment. Ability to place, layout and supervise workers engaged in bridge work. Ability to work out-of-doors for long periods under varying climatic conditions. Ability to climb and work from scaffolds high above ground. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with the motoring public as well as landowners along the highway right-of-way and employees. Demonstrated agility, mechanical ability, resourcefulness, initiative and sound judgment. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

After-Hire Requirements:

Candidates possessing a valid Operators or CDL-B license must obtain the CDL-A license within 1 year of hire.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the individual obtaining a Commercial Driver's License medical card unless the candidate is currently employed by the State of New Hampshire.

Career Advancement Opportunities:

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs, evaluates and assists a crew of workers engaged in construction, maintenance, safety and security inspections, and painting of bridges.
• Supervises and participates as well as trains and advises subordinators in all phases of bridge construction including construction of concrete forms, placing reinforcement steel, welding, carpentry, placing and finishing concrete, excavating, masonry, steel fabrication and erection, cofferdams, timber bridge construction, temporary bridge construction, demolition of structures, painting structural steel, and other specialized bridge construction work.
• Plans the receipt and distribution of various construction materials required for all phases of the construction or rehabilitation project.
• Coordinates and implements bridge projects as directed by the Bridge Construction Superintendent and assumes independent responsibility of projects in his/her absence.
• Directs complex work zone traffic control procedures involving high-speed, high-volume traffic according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Department Standards.
• Prepares computerized and written reports for payroll, equipment usage, material requests, personnel evaluations, health and safety requirements and projects progress.
• Supervises and assists crew with project safety requirements that are consistent with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation safety manual, the manual of Policies and Procedures and pertinent State and Federal Regulations.
• Coordinates hiring and utilization of contracted and state-owned equipment, supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of state-owned equipment.
• Controls and directs the proper handling, storage and documentation of hazardous materials, hazardous waste products and solid waste products, in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.
• Oversee construction and maintenance operations in wetland areas to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact James Roberg, at (603)-271-8025 or at James.G.Roberg@dot.nh.gov

For additional information contact Levi Byers, Administrator, at 603-271-2571

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Work at office

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