Highway Equipment Manager 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Highway Equipment Manager 2 to lead maintenance for equipment and facilities across McKean, Potter, and Cameron Counties. You will oversee repairs, inspections, training, inventory, and reporting while guiding staff in daily operations.

This is a hands-on managerial role with regular hours, potential AWS, and a focus on developing leadership within a regional maintenance organization.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as Highway Equipment Manager 1 or 3 years in repair/maintenance of heavy highway vehicles; two years in supervisory/administrative capacity can substitute
• Valid PA CDLs: Class A or B with Air Brake restriction removed
• Class 4 or 7 Commonwealth Inspection Mechanic Certification by end of probation
• One year of experience or training in repair/maintenance of diesel engines
• PA residency requirement to be met

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules and preventative care for vehicles and facilities
• Inspect equipment to identify repairs or replacements
• Coordinate operator training, testing and certification activities
• Monitor inventory and maintain detailed records of tools and equipment
• Supervise creation of time, progress, and equipment reports
• Lead staff, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and guide development

Skills

Leadership experience

Heavy equipment maintenance

Supervisory capacity

Job description

THE POSITION

Step into the Highway Equipment Manager 2 role and take the lead in keeping critical equipment and facilities running smoothly. This is a managerial position that covers McKean, Potter, and Cameron Counties, offering a broad scope of responsibility and impact. You will use your skills to oversee repairs, maintain facilities, and support crews throughout the region. With hands‑on challenges and daily collaboration, this position is ideal for employees who want to grow their leadership experience and make a meaningful difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position manages equipment needs, facility maintenance, and staff operations that support the McKean County Maintenance Organization. This is a managerial position that covers McKean, Potter, and Cameron Counties. As a Highway Equipment Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Maintenance: Prepare schedules and oversee preventative care for vehicles and facilities
• Inspection Oversight: Inspect equipment to identify needed repairs or replacements
• Training Coordination: Manage operator training, testing and certification activities
• Inventory Management: Monitor usage and maintain detailed records of tools and equipment
• Report Preparation: Supervise the creation of time, progress, and equipment reports
• Personnel Leadership: Assign tasks, evaluate performance, and guide staff development

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 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 Equipment Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and other components of heavy highway maintenance and construction vehicles and equipment including two years of such experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License which is not under suspension with Air Brake restriction removed.
• This position requires possession of a valid Class 4 or Class 7 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic Certification by end of probationary period.
• This position requires one year of experience or training in the repair or maintenance of diesel engines.

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.

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.