Highway Foreman 2

Are you a leader who thrives in all seasons? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a dedicated Highway Foreman 2 to supervise our Lebanon County crew.

In this hands-on role, you will manage a team that is responsible for keeping our highways safe and accessible. You will oversee everything from routine maintenance and repair to operating heavy equipment and snowplows to combat winter weather. Your work is critical to ensuring the public can travel safely, whether it is the middle of summer or the height of a blizzard.

If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for public service and a commitment to road safety, we invite you to apply today!

As a Highway Foreman 2, you will be responsible for supervising a highway maintenance crew in the completion of manual labor assignments and the operation of heavy equipment to perform standard or routine maintenance and repair projects on or around assigned highways. Specific duties entail planning, scheduling, and providing direct guidance to equipment operators and laborers using a variety of heavy construction equipment and hand tools to perform a full range of general highway maintenance activities. Maintenance tasks may include patching, crack sealing, shoulder stabilization and repair, installation and cleaning of drainage pipes, guide rail installation, roadway sweeping, litter pickup, filling potholes, roadway widening, complaint investigation and resolution, and directing emergency response to snow and ice, storm damage, or vehicle accidents.

Within this role, is it essential to maintain clear and accurate records of field work activities and immediately report any unusual occurrences, crew injuries, equipment accidents, or damage and complete follow-up documentation as required. Safety is a top priority, therefore you will also be responsible for training crew members in the proper use of tools and equipment, proper maintenance manual methods and procedures, and ensuring that materials and workmanship remain in accordance with accepted specifications and standards.

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.
• Hours may vary and overtime may be required during winter weather events.
• 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.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.