Senior Highway Foreman: Lead Maintenance Crew

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Dauphin County, is seeking a Highway Foreman 2 to lead a highway maintenance crew and supervise projects from planning through completion. You will guide operations to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery on local roadways.

This role emphasizes crew leadership, efficient work planning, and adherence to safety standards, with a standard daytime schedule and no telework option.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Highway Foreman 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in the performance of lead work or skilled tradesman duties on a highway maintenance or construction project; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the work of equipment operators and laborers during highway maintenance activities
• Oversee tasks such as patching, drainage work, roadway cleaning, and emergency response actions
• Plan schedules, recommend priorities, and allocate resources to reduce downtime and improve productivity
• Promote safe practices, select traffic control setups, and lead accident and injury prevention efforts
• Instruct crew members in proper tool use, equipment methods, and quality standards
• Maintain accurate work records and report unusual incidents or equipment issues

Skills

Crew supervision

Safety leadership

Work planning

Record keeping

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Dauphin County, is seeking a Highway Foreman 2 to lead a highway maintenance crew and supervise projects from planning through completion. You will guide operations to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery on local roadways.

This role emphasizes crew leadership, efficient work planning, and adherence to safety standards, with a standard daytime schedule and no telework option.