Highway Maintenance Coordinator
Lehighton, PA 
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Posted 6 days ago
Job Description
THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a skilled individual to take on the role of Highway Maintenance Coordinator. In this position, you will be responsible for offering practical guidance and supervision to county bridge crews and foremen within the realm of District Bridge Maintenance Operations. Your main focus will be on overseeing various bridge maintenance activities in both the District and County Maintenance offices of Engineering District 5-0. Don't miss out on this opportunity - submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The primary responsibility of this role is to assess the proficiency and breadth of skills possessed by the bridge maintenance crew. Based on this evaluation, the individual will then suggest suitable training programs to enhance their capabilities. Additionally, the position involves creating and presenting cost estimates, conducting crew capability analyses, and making recommendations on whether to utilize department Forces or contract work for bridge projects. Furthermore, the role entails developing comprehensive work process materials that outline best practices, while also addressing potential issues that may arise and providing efficient resolutions.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • This position is eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) upon successful completion of probationary period.
  • 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:

  • Three years as a Highway Foreman 2; or
  • Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; 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.
  • 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 will 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 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.

EXAMINATION 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.
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    Job Summary
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Hours per Week
    37.5
    Salary and Benefits
    $56,900.00 - $86,514.00 Annually
    Required Experience
    3+ years
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