Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager to lead roadway operations in Fayette County. You will guide maintenance planning, supervise crews, and coordinate with partners to keep roads safe and reliable.

Based in Uniontown, PA, this civil service, full-time role offers hands-on leadership, long-range scheduling, and opportunities to influence infrastructure projects that impact local communities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and oversee maintenance operations in an assigned area of Fayette County.
• Develop programs, estimates, and plans for surface treatments, patching, stockpiling, snow removal, signage, and bridge work.
• Oversee crews, including the Surface Treatment Crew, during maintenance and minor construction activities.
• Prepare drafts of long-range, annual, monthly, and weekly plans to support maintenance operations.
• Evaluate requests, estimates, and funding needs for personnel, equipment, materials, and future projects.
• Develop, negotiate, monitor, and assess agility agreements with local partners to set project priorities.
• Conduct inspections of operational activities, subordinate supervisors, and contracted work.

Job description

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56375-91330

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Fayette Co

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91330

Position Number

00079110

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

J3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00081210

Bureau / Division

TR Fayette Co

Worksite Address

825 N. Gallatin Avenue

City

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15401

Contact Name

Suzanne Buzzelli

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a career where you could help lead roadway operations that keep communities moving safely and efficiently? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager and support key projects that keep Fayette County's roadways in top condition. This role allows you to guide maintenance operations, collaborate with crews, and contribute to long-term planning. You will have the opportunity to engage in work that strengthens infrastructure, improves travel safety, and supports local communities. Apply today to step into a leadership role where your strategic decisions have a meaningful impact every day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position assists the County Maintenance Manager by helping to plan, supervise, and oversee maintenance operations throughout an assigned area of Fayette County. Through your work, you will ensure that roadway projects, crew activities, environmental responsibilities, and operational needs are managed with efficiency and accuracy. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Maintenance Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and plans for surface treatments, patching, stockpiling, snow removal, signage, and bridge work
• Crew Supervision: Oversee general and specialized crews, including the Surface Treatment Crew, during maintenance and minor construction activities
• Work Scheduling: Prepare drafts of long range, annual, monthly, and weekly plans to support maintenance operations
• Resource Review: Evaluate requests, estimates, and funding needs for personnel, equipment, materials, and future projects
• Agility Coordination: Develop, negotiate, monitor, and assess agility agreements while working with local partners to set project priorities
• Field Inspection: Conduct inspections of operational activities, subordinate supervisors, and contracted maintenance or construction work

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.
• 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 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.

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).

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.