Highway Foreman 2

The Department of Transportation Engineering District 6-3 is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Highway Foreman 2 position. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a vital part of the Delaware County team, where you will play a key role in overseeing highway maintenance and construction projects. As a Highway Foreman 2, you will be responsible for managing crews, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating daily operations to maintain the integrity of the roadways. If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to contribute to the community while developing your skills in transportation engineering, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your professional journey!

In this role, you will oversee the activities of a general highway maintenance team engaged in manual labor and the operation of heavy machinery to conduct routine maintenance and repair tasks on or near designated highways. Your responsibilities will encompass comprehensive year-round planning, execution, and completion of all stages of various projects or assignments. This includes ensuring that the crew adheres to safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and effectively coordinating with other departments to optimize workflow and project outcomes. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a productive work environment while ensuring that all maintenance operations meet established standards and timelines.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Summer 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.