Highway Foreman 2

Reference #: 4675063
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about Pennsylvanias infrastructure and care about those who utilize it? If so, the Department of Transportation has an exciting career that may be perfect for you! We are actively seeking a Highway Foreman 2 to help supervise a skilled team of maintenance professionals as they work on routine maintenance and repairs of Pennsylvanias roadways. If this opportunity interest you, we encourage you to apply today to get a head start on your future!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will supervise the work of a general highway maintenance crew performing manual labor and operating heavy equipment to perform standard or routine maintenance and repair operations on or around assigned highways. Additionally, you will be required to maintain accurate records of all field work activities, promptly report any incidents or accidents, and participate in the resolution of complaints related to highways. You will also be responsible for monitoring road conditions within their designated area, recommending work priorities, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources to minimize downtime. This position includes year-round planning, carrying out, and finalizing all phases of a project or assignment. Although manual labor is a factor in this position, you will also be doing clerical work such as hiring, handling leave requests, training needs, and dealing with disciplinary actions.

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 30-minute lunch.
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.
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 Drivers 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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 doe 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.