Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Montoursville, PA, is seeking an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager. This full-time civil service role coordinates roadway operations at the county level and supports leadership across crews to ensure safe, reliable travel.

You will learn leadership skills while contributing to roadway safety and efficiency, with a standard schedule and a competitive salary schedule for the Commonwealth.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in highway maintenance coordination or related role.
• Six years of technical highway maintenance or heavy equipment experience.
• Valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license required.
• PA residency and ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and monitor maintenance work in the county.
• Develop plans and estimates for roadway maintenance and seasonal operations.
• Direct maintenance crews for highway and bridge work.
• Manage incident and emergency operations within the assigned region.
• Monitor environmental clearances and permits for construction and maintenance work.
• Inspect roads, bridges, and tunnels and review work completed by staff.
• Review funding, personnel, and material needs and manage purchase orders and requisitions.

Job description

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58669-91330

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Lycoming Co

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91330

Position Number

00088905

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

J3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00080320

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Lycoming County Maintenance Organization

Worksite Address

716 Jordan Avenue

City

Montoursville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17754

Contact Name

Carolyn Kilburn

Contact Phone

570.368.4289

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take on a leadership role that helps keep Pennsylvania's roadways safe and reliable? As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the exciting opportunity to support roadway operations at the county level. This role allows you to help coordinate projects, guide crews, and ensure that daily processes are running smoothly. You will learn valuable leadership skills while contributing to safe and dependable travel. If you are motivated to advance your career in transportation maintenance management while making a positive impact, this may be the position for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position assists with planning, supervising, and monitoring maintenance work throughout an assigned area of the county. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager for District 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning:Develop plans and estimates for roadway maintenance, construction, and seasonal operations
• Crew Supervision:Direct general and specialized maintenance crews for highway and bridge activities
• Emergency Response:Manage incident and emergency operations within the assigned region
• Permit Management:Monitor environmental clearances and permits for construction and maintenance work
• Work Inspection:Conduct inspections of roads, bridges, and tunnels and review work completed by staff
• Resource Oversight:Review funding, personnel, and material needs and manage purchase orders and requisitions

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.
  • Dual shifts will be in effect from November through March.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes).
• 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 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:

• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.