District Assistant Maintenance Manager (Highway Maintenance Manager)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Muncy (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available

AWS option

Job summary

The District Assistant Maintenance Manager role with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is based in PennDOT District 3 and focuses on guiding maintenance operations and shaping district strategies. You will work with district staff to strengthen procedures and ensure safe, effective road maintenance across counties.

Responsibilities include engineering guidance, program oversight, staff leadership, and environmental compliance, with health and safety priorities and opportunities for telework after

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager or Transportation Construction Manager 2 or equivalent.
• Seven years of technical experience in highway maintenance/construction with supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering judgment to evaluate maintenance issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Coordinate annual work plans, review budgets, and support balanced program development.
• Direct subordinates by assigning tasks, reviewing performance, and providing coaching as needed.
• Review maintenance data, monitor progress toward objectives, and communicate findings to district leadership.
• Inspect roadways and maintenance work to verify needs and confirm improvements.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet environmental requirements and follow guidelines.

Skills

Engineering guidance

Program oversight

Staff leadership

Operational monitoring

Field review

Environmental compliance

Job description

Are you searching for a career which allows you to guide essential maintenance operations that could shape the future of Pennsylvania highways? The District Assistant Maintenance Manager position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers an exciting opportunity to support maintenance programs across District 3. This role blends technical guidance, planning, and leadership as you help mold the region’s maintenance strategies. You will work closely with district staff to strengthen procedures and ensure safe and effective operations. Apply today for a position that provides a meaningful path for professionals dedicated to improving Pennsylvania’s infrastructure!

This role supports district maintenance operations through engineering analysis, staff supervision, and coordination of annual planning activities. It combines leadership responsibilities, performance review, and oversight of maintenance programs to ensure strong results across all counties. As a District Assistant Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Engineering Guidance: Apply engineering judgment to evaluate maintenance issues and recommend effective solutions
• Program Oversight: Coordinate annual work plans, review budget needs, and support balanced program development
• Staff Leadership: Direct subordinates by assigning tasks, reviewing performance, and providing coaching as needed
• Operational Monitoring: Review maintenance data, monitor progress toward objectives, and communicate findings to district leadership
• Field Review: Inspect roadways and maintenance work to verify needs and confirm recommended improvements
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure maintenance activities meet environmental requirements and follow established guidelines

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.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the probationary period. 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 Montoursville. 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:

• One year of experience as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager or Transportation Construction Manager 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Seven years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects, which includes or is supplemented by one year of highway maintenance, highway construction, or heavy equipment maintenance supervisory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by one year of highway maintenance, highway construction, or heavy equipment maintenance supervisory experience.

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.
• 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.