Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through PennDOT, seeks a Highway Maintenance Coordinator to lead roadway maintenance operations in Bucks County. You will plan projects, allocate resources, supervise crews, and coordinate with local officials to maintain safe, efficient travel.

Full-time role with 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, optional AWS and potential telework part-time. Starting salary $60,538 per year; PA residency and valid PA non-commercial Class C license required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years as a Highway Foreman 2 or five years of technical highway maintenance/construction experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate road maintenance projects including paving, surface treatment, patching, bridge maintenance, signing, and snow removal.
• Allocate equipment, manpower, and materials to meet program goals.
• Coordinate work, review field activities, and communicate with employees and community partners.
• Promote new work methods and evaluate road conditions to improve planning.
• Provide safety leadership and coaching to staff.

Job description

THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

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.