Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Fayette County seeks an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager to guide maintenance planning, coordinate crews, and support long-range operations to keep roads in good condition.

The role emphasizes leadership, field inspection, and collaboration with local partners to set project priorities, with a standard schedule and no telework option.

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; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Team supervision

Scheduling

Communication

Job description

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!

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.

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 requirespossession 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional 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.

• 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.