Highway Foreman 2

Are you prepared to step up and create a meaningful impact? We invite you to become the supervisor of a general highway maintenance crew, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a dedicated team responsible for the upkeep and repair of our highways. In this dynamic position, you will not only lead your team in performing essential manual labor but also operate heavy machinery crucial for maintaining road safety and infrastructure. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning stages to hands-on execution, ensuring that every task is completed efficiently and effectively. This is an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career while contributing to the community's well-being. Do not let this chance pass you by!

In this position, you will take on the critical responsibility of managing and coordinating a team of workers skilled in operating heavy construction machinery and utilizing hand tools for a variety of highway maintenance activities. Your duties will encompass a wide range of tasks, including the repair of cracks and potholes, stabilization and repair of road shoulders, installation and maintenance of drainage systems, and the setup of guide rails. You will also oversee the cleaning of roadways, litter collection, and the widening of roads, while addressing and resolving any complaints related to highway conditions. Furthermore, you will play a key role in coordinating emergency responses to adverse weather conditions such as snow and ice, as well as storm damage and vehicle accidents. An essential part of your role will involve investigating highway-related complaints and ensuring timely and appropriate responses. Additionally, you will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining road log records pertaining to the conditions in your assigned area, which will aid in the effective prioritization and planning of work operations and cost estimates.

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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

• This position requires possessionof a valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.

• 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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