Reference #: 4567313
THE POSITION
Are you ready to take charge and make a difference? Join our team as the supervisor of a general highway maintenance crew. In this role, you will lead the team in performing manual labor and operating heavy equipment to maintain and repair highways. From planning to execution, you will be involved in every aspect of the project. Do not miss out on this chance to advance your career!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for organizing and overseeing a team of workers who operate heavy construction equipment and use hand tools to carry out various highway maintenance tasks. These tasks include patching, crack sealing, shoulder stabilization and repair, installation and cleaning of drainage pipe, guide rail installation, roadway sweeping, litter pickup, filling potholes, roadway widening, complaint investigation and resolution, and directing emergency response to snow and ice, storm damage, or vehicle accidents. Additionally, you will select and direct use of appropriate work zone traffic control setups and take the lead in maintaining a safe work environment for self, crews and motoring public by following proper safety procedures and utilization of equipment.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 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
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: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 citize s 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.