Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Full Job Description

The Department of Transport for District 8 is actively looking to hire a Highway Maintenance Coordinator. This pivotal role involves supporting the County Maintenance Manager and overseeing all maintenance operations within the Lancaster County Maintenance Organization. As a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that the infrastructure is well-maintained and operational, contributing to the safety and efficiency of the transportation network in the area. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

In this position, you will be responsible for developing plans and cost estimates for a diverse range of work operations, including paving, surface treatments, road widening, construction projects, patching, maintenance of small bridges, installation of guide rails, signage, shoulder cutting, sealing of cracks and joints, as well as snow removal activities.

You will also provide strategic recommendations regarding the allocation of equipment, workforce, and materials to meet program objectives while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction with the outcomes of the business.

Your role will involve coordinating work assignments and fostering effective communication among team members, with a focus on enhancing labor relations and customer interactions.

Additionally, you will monitor ongoing fieldwork and conduct inspections upon completion to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, quality standards, and project plans, while also preparing or approving performance documentation.

Engaging with union representatives, employees, local community groups, officials, and property owners will be essential for explaining operational processes, addressing concerns, and building collaborative relationships.

You will take the initiative to support the development and implementation of innovative work methods and materials, encouraging teamwork and soliciting input to enhance both production efficiency and quality.

Furthermore, you will oversee the handling of complaints to ensure timely and appropriate responses, assess road conditions to facilitate effective prioritization of work, define project scopes, and optimize resource utilization.

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.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• 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:

• Three years as a Highway Foreman 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires 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 accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.