Highway Maintenance Worker - PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites applications for a Highway Maintenance Worker role. This position involves hands-on tasks on state highways, operating and handling roadway tools, and supporting crews to keep roads safe and maintained. Seasonal full-time work from October 2026 through March 2027 with hours 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (30-minute lunch).

Telework is not available. Candidates must be able to lift heavy objects and work in adverse weather while performing

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Roadway Labor: Perform manual labor tasks on maintenance and construction projects along state highways
• Sign Support: Assist sign crews by erecting and maintaining traffic signs and roadway delineators
• Site Preparation: Clear work areas, move materials, and support safe job site conditions
• Equipment Handling: Operate and carry tools, supplies, and materials used in roadway work
• Team Assistance: Contribute to crew activities and help complete assigned maintenance tasks

Job description

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Highway Maintenance Worker and take part in important projects that help people move safely every day! This job lets you build hands-on experience with equipment, tools, and roadway repair techniques as you support daily transportation needs. You will contribute to improvements that benefit both local residents and visitors alike. Apply today to step into a position where your effort makes a visible difference in communities!

• Roadway Labor: Perform manual labor tasks on maintenance and construction projects along state highways
• Sign Support: Assist sign crews by erecting and maintaining traffic signs and roadway delineators
• Site Preparation: Clear work areas, move materials, and support safe job site conditions
• Equipment Handling: Operate and carry tools, supplies, and materials used in roadway work
• Team Assistance: Contribute to crew activities and help complete assigned maintenance tasks

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Seasonal full-time employment from October 2026 to March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Scheduled days and hours may vary due to seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions.
• 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.