Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Lawrence Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance activities across a county area, ensuring safe travel and county operations. The role involves planning, coordinating, and evaluating road and bridge work with a focus on leadership, safety, and service.

Responsibilities include developing maintenance programs, supervising crews, coordinating materials and personnel, managing partner agreements, directing emergency

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1 or equivalent.
• Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and plans for road and bridge maintenance and seasonal operations.
• Crew Supervision: Oversee crews performing maintenance activities and minor construction projects.
• Project Coordination: Review requests for materials, personnel, and equipment and recommend actions.
• Agility Agreements: Manage local partner agreements and ensure fair service exchange.
• Emergency Management: Direct incident and emergency response activities for the county area.
• Work Evaluation: Conduct inspections and prepare reports on maintenance operations.

Skills

Highway maintenance experience

Crew supervision

Project coordination

Emergency management

Job description

Join the Department of Transportation as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager and help support safe and reliable travel across Clearfield County. This role allows you to guide maintenance activities that keep roads and bridges in strong working condition. You will contribute to planning, coordination, and oversight that make everyday travel possible. Be part of a team that values leadership, safety, and service to the community.

This position oversees maintenance activities across an assigned area and supports planning, coordination, and evaluation of roadway and bridge work. It plays an important role in ensuring safe travel and effective county operations. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Maintenance Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and plans for road and bridge maintenance and seasonal operations
• Crew Supervision: Oversee general and specialized crews performing maintenance activities and minor construction projects
• Project Coordination: Review requests for materials, personnel, and equipment and recommend appropriate actions
• Agility Agreements: Manage agreements with local partners and ensure services are exchanged fairly and effectively
• Emergency Management: Direct incident and emergency response activities for the assigned county area
• Work Evaluation: Conduct inspections, assess performance, and prepare reports and correspondence related to maintenance operations

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.

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 Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania 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.