Reference #: 4682625
THE POSITION
Are you prepared to step up and create an impact? In this position, you will guide the team in executing manual tasks and handling heavy machinery to ensure the upkeep and repair of highways. You will play a crucial role in all phases of the project, from planning to implementation. Seize this opportunity to elevate your career and embrace a leadership role in an energetic work setting!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will oversee a team engaged in the operation of heavy construction machinery and the use of hand tools for various highway maintenance tasks. These tasks include repairing cracks and potholes, stabilizing and maintaining road shoulders, installing and cleaning drainage systems, setting up guide rails, sweeping roadways, collecting litter, widening roads, addressing complaints, and coordinating emergency responses to snow, ice, storm damage, or vehicular incidents. Additionally, you will ensure that highway-related complaints are handled promptly and appropriately, while also planning for materials, traffic control, equipment availability, and staffing. You will assess the skill levels of subordinate staff and provide recommendations for necessary training and opportunities to enhance overall performance.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.
Overtime, shift-work, and travel may be required for emergencies, training, and specialized maintenance operations. Dual-shifts required for snow removal operations.
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 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and 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 d es 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.