Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

THE POSITION

Launch a fulfilling career as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager with the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will help shape maintenance plans, support crews in the field, and keep essential transportation routes running smoothly. The work is active, meaningful, and full of opportunities to lead and grow. Be part of a team that works together to strengthen Pennsylvania’s infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports county maintenance operations by assisting in the planning, supervision, and coordination of highway and bridge maintenance activities. The work involves leading crews, preparing maintenance programs, and ensuring safe, effective operations across an assigned area. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Maintenance Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and schedules for surface treatment, patching, snow removal, signage, and other maintenance work
• Crew Supervision: Direct general and specialized crews performing highway and bridge maintenance and minor construction tasks
• Operational Coordination: Review resource needs, evaluate work requests, and work with local officials to set project priorities
• Inspection Oversight: Conduct inspections of maintenance work, monitor environmental permits, and coordinate reviews of contract activities
• Staff Leadership: Interview candidates, assign tasks, complete performance reviews, support training needs, and address workplace concerns
• Emergency Response: Manage incident and emergency operations within the assigned county area

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, with rotating on-call.
• Overtime as needed
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis. 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 Coatesville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086 (before taxes).
• 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); or
• Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• All positions require possession 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 Guidelines.
• 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 accept…