Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, seeks a Highway Maintenance Coordinator in Coatesville, PA. You will guide key maintenance projects, plan operations, coordinate resources, and maintain safety and quality standards to keep roads and communities moving.

This full-time civil service role runs 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with occasional overtime and on-call shifts. Qualifications include three years as Highway Foreman 2 or five years in highway maintenance/construction, or an

Qualifications

• Three years as a Highway Foreman 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title)
• Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Planning, schedule, and estimates for maintenance operations across multiple roadway activities
• Provide recommendations on equipment, manpower, and material allocation to meet program goals
• Organize assignments and promote clear and productive communication
• Check progress and field work for policy, procedure, quality, and plan compliance
• Promote safety and awareness to prevent accidents
• Evaluate skills and support training to improve operations

Skills

Highway Foreman

Highway maintenance

Highway construction

Job description

Salary: $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location: Chester County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-55509-91320

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Chester Co

Opening Date: 08/06/2026

Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 91320

Position Number: 00013153

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: J3

Pay Group: ST07

Bureau / Division Code: 00080620

Bureau / Division: Transportation, Chester County

Worksite Address: 711 Ryan Boulevard

City: Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 19320

Contact Name: Kathleen Harney-Clinton

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a role where your decisions shape the roads people rely on every day! As a Highway Maintenance Coordinator with the Department of Transportation, you help guide key projects that keep communities safe and moving. This position offers variety, responsibility, and a chance to make a real difference. Join a team that values clear communication and steady leadership!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the County Maintenance Manager by guiding maintenance activities within a designated area and helping the organization reach its operational goals. The work focuses on planning, coordination, quality control, and the development of safe and effective practices. As a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Planning Support: Prepare plans and estimates for maintenance operations across multiple roadway activities
• Resource Guidance: Provide recommendations on equipment, manpower, and material allocation to meet program goals
• Work Coordination: Participate in organizing assignments and encourage clear and productive communication
• Field Oversight: Check in progress and completed field work for policy, procedure, quality, and plan compliance
• Safety Leadership: Ensure proper safety measures are used and promote awareness of conditions to prevent accidents
• Team Development: Participate in evaluating skills, identifying training needs, and supporting cooperative methods to improve operations

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.
• Overtime as needed, rotating on‑call
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires 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.

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.