Highway Foreman 2

Are you equipped with the skills to lead and manage a general highway maintenance team involved in manual labor and heavy machinery operation for vital maintenance and repair work on or near highways? If you have demonstrated your leadership capabilities in the construction sector, we have an excellent opportunity tailored for you. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Maintenance Organization, is excited to engage with you. This is your chance to advance your career by applying for this rewarding position today.

In this vital position, you will lead and manage a team of skilled workers who operate heavy construction machinery and utilize hand tools for various highway maintenance activities. Your responsibilities will encompass repairing cracks and potholes, stabilizing shoulders, installing and maintaining drainage systems, setting up guide rails, sweeping roadways, collecting litter, widening roads, addressing and resolving complaints, and coordinating emergency responses to snow, ice, storm damage, or accidents. Furthermore, you will investigate highway-related issues, respond effectively, and maintain road log records to assess conditions in your designated area, aiding in the prioritization and planning of work operations and estimates.

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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Highway Foreman 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

• 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.

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