Bridge Maintenance Coordinator (Highway Maintenance Coordinator)

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Gaysport (PA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation, District 9 is seeking a Bridge Maintenance Coordinator to lead seasonal maintenance, coordinate repairs, and support crews across multiple counties.

The role involves program planning, project coordination with engineers, field oversight of repair work, and supervision of building maintenance staff, with emphasis on safety and timely communication.

Qualifications

• Three years as a Highway Foreman 2 or equivalent federal/state job title as determined by policy
• Five years of technical highway maintenance or construction experience
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Develop county bridge repair programs, analyze needs, and prepare project lists and estimates
• Coordinate permits, schedule work and secure materials with engineers and crews
• Inspect repair work, interpret structural plans, and supervise complex construction activities
• Provide emergency response support for urgent bridge repairs
• Track salvaged materials, monitor inventory, and arrange transfers across counties
• Direct building maintenance personnel and promote safe and efficient work practices

Skills

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The Bridge Maintenance Coordinator position with the Department of Transportation, District 9 offers an exciting opportunity to lead important projects that keep our bridges safe and reliable. You will guide seasonal work, coordinate repairs, and support crews across multiple counties. This role allows you to use your leadership skills while working directly with teams that make a real impact on the traveling public. It is a great chance for motivated candidates to advance their career in a dynamic and meaningful way.

This position oversees seasonal bridge maintenance activities, supports county crews, and manages project planning and coordination across District 9. It also supervises building maintenance staff and ensures timely communication with engineering and design units. As a Bridge Maintenance Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Planning:Develop county bridge repair programs, analyze needs, and prepare project lists and estimates
• Project Coordination:Work with engineers, crews, and agencies to obtain permits, schedule work and secure required materials
• Field Oversight:Inspect repair work, interpret structural plans, and supervise complex construction activities
• Emergency Response:Ensure prompt handling of urgent bridge repairs and support crews during critical situations
• Material Management:Track salvaged materials, monitor inventory, and arrange transfers across counties
• Staff Supervision:Direct building maintenance personnel and promote safe and efficient work practices

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)
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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

• Three years as a Highway Foreman 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.