Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through PennDOT, seeks a Highway Maintenance Coordinator to lead road maintenance operations across the county, plan projects, and coordinate with crews, local officials, and the public to improve road conditions and safety.

You will supervise teams, manage schedules, and ensure effective communication while upholding safety and quality standards. The role includes full-time hours, potential telework, and a starting salary of $60,538 with pathways for growth.

Qualifications

• Three years as Highway Foreman 2 or equivalent.
• Five years of technical highway maintenance or construction experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Project planning: prepare plans and estimates for paving, surface treatment, patching, bridge maintenance, signing, and snow removal.
• Resource allocation: recommend equipment, manpower, and materials to meet goals.
• Work coordination: support communication, review field work, and foster relationships with employees and community members.
• Process improvement: promote new work methods, review complaints, evaluate road conditions for planning.
• Safety leadership: encourage safe practices and increase hazard awareness.
• Employee guidance: assign tasks, evaluate performance, provide coaching, assist with training needs.

Skills

Highway maintenance experience

Leadership

Job description

Are you ready to help lead roadway projects that keep your community moving safely and efficiently? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator and help navigate important transportation logistics throughout Bucks County. This role gives you the chance to guide teams, plan maintenance operations, and support safe travel for the public. You will collaborate with crews, local officials, and community members to improve road conditions and solve challenges. Apply today to step into a leadership position where your decisions support reliable and efficient transportation!

This position assists the County Maintenance Manager by coordinating road maintenance operations and supporting safe, efficient work practices. The primary focus of this role includes planning projects, monitoring work quality, guiding employees, and ensuring strong communication with partners. As a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Prepare plans and estimates for paving, surface treatment, patching, bridge maintenance, signing, and snow removal
• Resource Allocation: Recommend how equipment, manpower, and materials should be assigned to meet program goals
• Work Coordination: Support communication, review field work, and foster positive relationships with employees and community members
• Process Improvement: Promote new work methods, review complaints, and evaluate road conditions to improve planning
• Safety Leadership: Encourage safe work practices and increase awareness of hazards to protect workers and the public
• Employee Guidance: Assign tasks, evaluate employee performances, provide coaching, and assist with training needs

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 Pipersville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
• 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.

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 requirespossession 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.