Highway Maintenance Worker - PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a seasonal Highway Maintenance Worker to perform outdoor maintenance that keeps roadways safe and dependable. This position supports sign crews, heavy lifting, and hands-on tasks with the goal of improving traveler safety.

Seasonal full-time work runs October 2026 through March 2027, with hours 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Telework is not available, and travel may be required to support crews and sites.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manual labor on highway maintenance and construction projects.
• Help erect and maintain traffic signs and roadway delineators.
• Operate and handle motorized and non motorized tools safely.
• Lift and move objects of reasonable weight as required.
• Assist crews with tasks at highway work locations.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Manual labor

Job description

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a seasonal Highway Maintenance Worker and take on meaningful outdoor work that keeps our roadways safe and dependable. This role offers steady, hands‑on tasks that allow you to build practical skills every day. Your efforts will help support crews, maintain important signs, and improve safety for travelers. Apply today to begin a career where your efforts make a visible difference in the community!

This role supports roadway maintenance by performing manual labor, assisting sign crews, and helping complete tasks that support safe highway travel. The work focuses on hands‑on labor, careful tool use, and supporting important construction and sign maintenance activities. As a Highway Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Manual Labor:Carry out physical tasks on highway maintenance and construction projects
• Sign Assistance:Help erect and maintain traffic signs and roadway delineators
• Tool Use:Operate and handle motorized and non motorized tools safely and correctly
• Heavy Lifting:Lift and move objects of reasonable weight as required
• Worksite Support:Assist crews with various tasks at highway work locations

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.
• Travel may be required.
• 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.