Tunnel Maintainer - 24/7 Public Safety & Infrastructure

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Tunnel Maintainer for the Department of Transportation. The role involves hands-on upkeep of tunnel facilities, incident response, and monitoring to ensure safe, smooth traffic. Expect a full-time, 24/7 rotating schedule with overnight shifts and on-site work across Pennsylvania.

Travel and overtime are required. Qualified candidates will have at least two years in roadway maintenance or related fields, plus required certifications (Medical Examiner’s

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in roadway maintenance and repair, emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Tunnel Maintenance: Clean facilities, maintain drainage systems, repairs on tunnel structures.
• Incident Response: Assist during traffic incidents with vehicle removal, debris clearing, and motorist support.
• Condition Monitoring: Observe tunnel operations for traffic flow, CO levels, and safety hazards.
• Communication Duties: Relay information to coworkers and responders using radio, phone, and direct communication.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate trucks, washing equipment, gates, and towing apparatus.
• Work Zone Setup: Place cones, signs, and protective devices to secure work areas.

Skills

Roadway maintenance

Emergency services

Towing and roadside assistance

Traffic control

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Tunnel Maintainer for the Department of Transportation. The role involves hands-on upkeep of tunnel facilities, incident response, and monitoring to ensure safe, smooth traffic. Expect a full-time, 24/7 rotating schedule with overnight shifts and on-site work across Pennsylvania.

Travel and overtime are required. Qualified candidates will have at least two years in roadway maintenance or related fields, plus required certifications (Medical Examiner’s