Highway Foreman 2

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) seeks a dynamic and decisive Highway Foreman 2 to lead our dedicated team in Butler County.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee a crew committed to ensuring the safety and accessibility of our highways.

Your responsibilities will range from routine maintenance and repairs to the operation of heavy machinery and snowplows during winter storms.

Your contributions are essential for facilitating safe travel for the public throughout the year.

If you are prepared to showcase your leadership and expertise in this vital field, we invite you to apply today.

Requirements

As a Highway Foreman 2, you will oversee a highway maintenance crew tasked with executing manual labor and operating heavy machinery for routine maintenance and repair projects on designated highways. Your responsibilities will include planning and scheduling work, as well as providing direct supervision to equipment operators and laborers who utilize various heavy construction tools and hand equipment for a wide array of maintenance activities. These tasks may encompass patching, crack sealing, shoulder repairs, drainage installation and cleaning, guide rail setup, roadway sweeping, litter collection, pothole filling, roadway widening, and addressing complaints, along with managing emergency responses to snow, ice, storm damage, or accidents.

In this position, it is crucial to keep precise records of field activities and promptly report any irregularities, injuries, equipment incidents, or damages, ensuring that follow-up documentation is completed as necessary. Safety is paramount; therefore, you will also be responsible for training crew members on the correct use of tools and equipment, adhering to maintenance protocols, and ensuring that all materials and workmanship comply with established 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.
• Travel, overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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; 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.

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.