Roadway Maintenance Operations Lead

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's PennDOT is seeking an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager to lead road maintenance operations at the county level. In this role you coordinate projects, guide crews, and ensure daily processes run smoothly, contributing to safe, dependable travel across the state.

You’ll learn essential leadership skills while advancing your career in transportation maintenance management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop plans and estimates for roadway maintenance, construction, and seasonal operations
• Crew Supervision: Direct general and specialized maintenance crews for highway and bridge activities
• Emergency Response: Manage incident and emergency operations within the assigned region
• Permit Management: Monitor environmental clearances and permits for construction and maintenance work
• Work Inspection: Conduct inspections of roads, bridges, and tunnels and review work completed by staff
• Resource Oversight: Review funding, personnel, and material needs and manage purchase orders and requisitions

Skills

Highway maintenance experience

Technical highway construction

Project coordination

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's PennDOT is seeking an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager to lead road maintenance operations at the county level. In this role you coordinate projects, guide crews, and ensure daily processes run smoothly, contributing to safe, dependable travel across the state.

You’ll learn essential leadership skills while advancing your career in transportation maintenance management.