Highway Foreman 2

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation in Dauphin County is seeking a Highway Foreman 2 to join our team. In this role, you will supervise a general highway maintenance crew responsible for performing manual labor and operating heavy equipment to complete routine and standard maintenance and repair work on or around assigned highways. This includes planning, coordinating, and overseeing all phases of each project or assignment—from initial preparation through final completion.

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Requirements

In this role, you will plan, schedule, and provide direct supervision to a crew of equipment operators and laborers who use a variety of heavy construction equipment and hand tools to perform a full range of general highway maintenance activities.

These activities include patching, crack sealing, shoulder stabilization and repair, installing and cleaning drainage pipes, guide rail installation, roadway sweeping, litter pickup, pothole repair, roadway widening, complaint investigation and resolution, and directing emergency responses to snow and ice events, storm damage, or vehicle accidents.

You will maintain clear and accurate records of all field activities and immediately report unusual occurrences, crew injuries, equipment accidents, or damage.

You will also investigate highway-related complaints, respond promptly and appropriately, and review road log records to assess conditions within your assigned area.

This information will help you recommend priorities and assist in planning effective work operations and estimates.

Your responsibilities include recommending and scheduling scopes of work, workforce needs, equipment, and materials to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

You will supervise and train crew members in the proper use of tools and equipment, correct maintenance methods and procedures, and ensure that all materials and workmanship meet established specifications and standards.

You will select and direct the appropriate work-zone traffic control setups and take the lead in maintaining a safe work environment for yourself, your crew, and the traveling public by following proper safety procedures and ensuring the correct use of equipment.

Additionally, you will promote awareness of work-area conditions and implement proactive measures to prevent accidents and injuries.

You will report all personal injuries or accidents immediately, provide first aid when appropriate, and ensure prompt medical treatment to reduce the risk of further harm.

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

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 Requirement:

• 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

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.