Highway Maintenance Operations Lead

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites you to join as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, coordinating county highway operations, supervising crews, and delivering safe travel for residents and visitors.

You will develop work plans, inspect highways and bridges, manage emergency responses, and oversee maintenance programs across local communities, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential telework after probation.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1; or
• Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning: Develop programs and estimates for patching, surface treatment, snow removal, and other roadway activities
• Crew Oversight: Supervise general and specialized maintenance crews and evaluate performance across assigned counties
• Project Inspection: Conduct inspections of highways and bridges and review resource requests for personnel and materials
• Emergency Response: Manage operations during incidents and weather events within assigned areas
• Interagency Agreements: Prepare, negotiate, and monitor maintenance agreements with local government partners
• Personnel Management: Interview candidates, address performance matters, and determine training needs for subordinates

Job description

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites you to join as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, coordinating county highway operations, supervising crews, and delivering safe travel for residents and visitors.

You will develop work plans, inspect highways and bridges, manage emergency responses, and oversee maintenance programs across local communities, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential telework after probation.