Assistant County Manager (Highway Maintenance Coordinator)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant County Manager position with the Department of Transportation, Dauphin County offers an exciting opportunity to support essential roadway operations. This role allows you to help maintain safe and reliable routes while guiding important maintenance decisions. You will work with skilled teams who take pride in serving the public. Join an organization that values leadership, service, and continuous improvement. This role supports the County Maintenance Manager by helping manage maintenance operations across an assigned area of the county.

Requirements

• Three years as a Highway Foreman 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans and estimates for paving, treatment, widening, patching, bridge upkeep, guide rail, signing, and snow removal
• Recommend the best use of equipment, manpower, and materials to accomplish program goals
• Check work in progress and completed work for policy, quality, and plan compliance
• Meet with employees, unions, officials, and property owners to explain operations and resolve concerns
• Support development of improved work methods, materials, and complaint handling
• Promote safe practices and encourage awareness of work area conditions to prevent incidents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed