Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Job Details Salary: $67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually Location: Tioga County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-2026-51525-91330 Department: Department of Transportation Division: TR Tioga Co Position Overview Would you thrive in a role where you could help lead the teams that keep Pennsylvania’s highways safe and dependable every day? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome an ambitious Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager to guide essential roadway maintenance across the county. Here, you will have the opportunity to help plan and direct vital activities that support safe travel for the public. Apply today to make a positive impact on your community while enhancing your professional skill set! Responsibilities This position supports the planning and direction of highway maintenance operations, including roadway repairs, equipment use, and coordination with staff and local partners. Your primary responsibilities will entail project planning, workforce guidance, and ensuring that maintenance activities meet all required standards. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties: Maintenance Planning: Prepare seasonal plans, estimates, and programs for highway and bridge maintenance Workforce Guidance: Provide instruction to managers and staff on proper maintenance practices and resource use Resource Evaluation: Review and recommend actions regarding funding, materials, staffing, and equipment needs Partner Coordination: Meet with local governments and public service organizations to discuss projects and set priorities Staff Supervision: Assign tasks, evaluate performance, and support training and development for employees Policy Compliance: Support environmental practices and ensure Fair Labor Standards Act responsibilities are followed Full-time employment. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Dual shifts are effective November through March. Telework is not available. Qualifications Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirement: 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. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania