Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Coudersport (Potter County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Coudersport, PA is seeking an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager to oversee daily roadway operations within the Department of Transportation. You will support planning, oversight, and coordination across the assigned area, strengthening local maintenance efforts to keep communities moving safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes leadership in work planning, crew development, safety management, and program coordination within a full-time civil service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work Planning: Prepare schedules, estimates, and work plans to guide maintenance activities
• Operational Oversight: Review and adjust scheduled work based on conditions, reports, and resource availability
• Quality Inspection: Inspect work sites to confirm adherence to standards, practices, and project intentions
• Crew Development: Ensure foremen receive training and support needed for independent and effective supervision
• Safety Management: Monitor work zones and promote safe procedures for crews and the public
• Program Coordination: Oversee reports, evaluations, and administrative tasks that support maintenance operations

Skills

Highway maintenance experience

Heavy equipment operation

Planning and supervision

Job description

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Potter County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60000-91330

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Potter Co

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91330

Position Number

00023152

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

J3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00080260

Bureau / Division

TR Potter County

Worksite Address

7 West Locust Street

City

Coudersport, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16915

Contact Name

Leah Burke

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a leadership role that shapes daily roadway operations and strengthens local maintenance efforts. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager for the Department of Transportation, you will support planning, oversight, and coordination across your assigned area. This position offers meaningful work that helps keep communities moving safely and efficiently. Bring your skills and energy to a role where every decision supports better roads and stronger crews.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the County Maintenance Manager by planning, overseeing, and evaluating maintenance activities throughout the assigned region. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Work Planning: Prepare schedules, estimates, and work plans to guide maintenance activities
• Operational Oversight: Review and adjust scheduled work based on conditions, reports, and resource availability
• Quality Inspection: Inspect work sites to confirm adherence to standards, practices, and project intentions
• Crew Development: Ensure foremen receive training and support needed for independent and effective supervision
• Safety Management: Monitor work zones and promote safe procedures for crews and the public
• Program Coordination: Oversee reports, evaluations, and administrative tasks that support maintenance operations

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.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS), upon successful completion of probationary period.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, 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 Requirements:

• This position requires 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.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.