Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Coatesville (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework possible

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager to help shape maintenance plans, supervise field crews, and keep roads and bridges safe and open.

You will manage inspections, coordinate projects with local officials, lead staff, and respond to emergencies across the assigned county. A telework option may be available part-time, with on-site duties at the Coatesville headquarters.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and schedules for surface treatment, patching, snow removal, signage, and other maintenance work.
• Crew Supervision: Direct general and specialized crews performing highway and bridge maintenance and minor construction tasks.
• Operational Coordination: Review resource needs, evaluate work requests, and work with local officials to set project priorities.
• Inspection Oversight: Conduct inspections of maintenance work, monitor environmental permits, and coordinate reviews of contract activities.
• Staff Leadership: Interview candidates, assign tasks, complete performance reviews, support training needs, and address workplace concerns.
• Emergency Response: Manage incident and emergency operations within the assigned county area.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Team Supervision

Job description

Launch a fulfilling career as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager with the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will help shape maintenance plans, support crews in the field, and keep essential transportation routes running smoothly. The work is active, meaningful, and full of opportunities to lead and grow. Be part of a team that works together to strengthen Pennsylvania's infrastructure.

This position supports county maintenance operations by assisting in the planning, supervision, and coordination of highway and bridge maintenance activities. The work involves leading crews, preparing maintenance programs, and ensuring safe, effective operations across an assigned area. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Maintenance Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and schedules for surface treatment, patching, snow removal, signage, and other maintenance work
• Crew Supervision: Direct general and specialized crews performing highway and bridge maintenance and minor construction tasks
• Operational Coordination: Review resource needs, evaluate work requests, and work with local officials to set project priorities
• Inspection Oversight: Conduct inspections of maintenance work, monitor environmental permits, and coordinate reviews of contract activities
• Staff Leadership: Interview candidates, assign tasks, complete performance reviews, support training needs, and address workplace concerns
• Emergency Response: Manage incident and emergency operations within the assigned county area

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, with rotating on-call.
• Overtime as needed
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Coatesville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement

• All positions require possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.