Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager
About The Position
This position supports maintenance operations within an assigned area of Northumberland County, including planning, supervising crews, and coordinating daily activities. Your work will focus on managing resources, reviewing work needs, and supporting safe and efficient roadway upkeep. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties: Work Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and plans for long range, annual, and short term maintenance activities Crew Supervision: Oversee general and specialized crews performing highway and bridge maintenance and minor construction work Agility Management: Develop, negotiate, and monitor agility agreements and meet with local partners to establish work priorities Emergency Response: Manage incident and emergency activities for the assigned portion of the county Work Inspection: Conduct or coordinate inspections of maintenance activities, contract work, and operational practices Staff Leadership: Plan and evaluate work of subordinates, complete performance reviews, provide coaching and guidance, and participate in the hiring process
Requirements
- One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects; 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.
- Submission of criminal history reports (conditional offer of employment).
Responsibilities
- Develop programs, estimates, and plans for long range, annual, and short term maintenance activities
- Oversee general and specialized crews performing highway and bridge maintenance and minor construction work
- Develop, negotiate, and monitor agility agreements and meet with local partners to establish work priorities
- Manage incident and emergency activities for the assigned portion of the county
- Conduct or coordinate inspections of maintenance activities, contract work, and operational practices
- Plan and evaluate work of subordinates, complete performance reviews, provide coaching and guidance, and participate in the hiring process
Benefits
- Dual shifts are in effect from November through March.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
