Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waterford (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Waterford, PA, seeks an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager with the Department of Transportation to help plan roadway improvements and supervise maintenance activities in Erie County.

You will lead crews, develop maintenance programs, manage resources, and coordinate with local representatives. This full-time Civil Service position offers a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule, no telework, and a salary range of $69,086 to $104,959 annually.

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.
• All positions require possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• Veterans preferences apply under Pennsylvania law.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning: Develop maintenance programs, estimates, and plans for roadway and bridge needs
• Crew Supervision: Guide general and specialized crews in daily maintenance and minor construction work
• Work Evaluation: Inspect projects, review practices, and coordinate contract oversight
• Resource Management: Manage requisitions, monitor permits, and handle materials and equipment requests
• Staff Leadership: Assign tasks, review performance, coach employees, and support training and development
• Community Coordination: Work with local representatives to discuss projects and establish priorities

Job description

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Erie County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59443-91330

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Erie Co

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91330

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

J3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00080120

Bureau / Division

Erie County

Worksite Address

9031 Peach Street

City

Waterford, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16441

Contact Name

Jennifer Ross

Contact Phone

814.678.7193

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Build a future where your work has a direct impact on every driver in the community! As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager with the Department of Transportation, you will help plan roadway improvements and support daily maintenance activities. This position offers meaningful responsibility and the chance to solve problems in real time. Step into a role where your leadership makes a visible difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the overall maintenance operations within an assigned portion of Erie County by assisting with planning, supervising, and evaluating a wide range of roadway and bridge activities. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Planning: Develop maintenance programs, estimates, and plans for roadway and bridge needs
• Crew Supervision: Guide general and specialized crews in daily maintenance and minor construction work
• Work Evaluation: Inspect projects, review practices, and coordinate contract oversight
• Resource Management: Manage requisitions, monitor permits, and handle materials and equipment requests
• Staff Leadership: Assign tasks, review performance, coach employees, and support training and development
• Community Coordination: Work with local representatives to discuss projects and establish priorities

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:

• All positions require 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:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.