Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Somerset
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

THE POSITION
The Somerset County Maintenance Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is actively looking for qualified individuals to apply for the role of Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager. This position is crucial for driving the initiatives of PennDOT forward, ensuring that the department continues to meet its goals effectively. If you possess a strong commitment to public service and are passionate about enhancing public safety, we strongly encourage you to consider this opportunity. Your contributions could play a vital role in maintaining and improving the infrastructure that serves our communities, making a tangible difference in the lives of residents and travelers alike.



DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee the highway maintenance operations within a designated area of a County Maintenance Organization. Your responsibilities will include comprehensive planning for all activities conducted in the region, managing the general crews assigned to that area, coordinating agility-related initiatives, and supervising specialized crew operations. You will provide direct oversight to crew supervisors, ensuring hands-on management of projects as required. Additionally, you will direct all aspects of seasonal highway maintenance, which encompasses minor construction projects on state highways. This role necessitates meticulous planning, scheduling, and control of all operations, including winter snow removal efforts. Availability around the clock is essential for responding to emergencies or weather-related incidents, and you will be required to supervise winter operations, which may involve driving in adverse weather conditions at any hour.
Furthermore, you will actively promote the Agility program within your assigned region by building partnerships and negotiating work plans that align with appropriate agreements. Engaging in forums that support the growth of Agility will be a key part of your role, as you work to enhance the Department's reputation through outreach to customers and partners. You will integrate Agility initiatives into everyday activities, such as conducting planning visits with potential partners during routine road surveys or initiating customer interactions during work site inspections. It is also crucial to ensure that subordinate foremen receive adequate training in all facets of highway maintenance and crew supervision, enabling them to operate independently in routine maintenance tasks.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.During winter season, shifts will vary from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM noon; 12:00 PM noon to 8:00 PM; or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS). Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Somerset.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orSix years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:This position requirespossession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
Other Requirements:You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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  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.
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