Tunnel Maintainer - PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Tunnel Maintainer with the Department of Transportation, you will help keep tunnels and roadways operating safely and smoothly. This role gives you the opportunity to respond to incidents, support winter operations, and work with specialized equipment. You will build valuable skills while contributing to reliable transportation for the public. Step into a role where your efforts make a clear and positive impact. This role focuses on maintaining tunnel facilities, supporting traffic flow, and assisting with incident response to ensure safe travel. It involves hands-on maintenance work, communication with responders, and operation of equipment during both routine and emergency situations.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in roadway maintenance and repair, emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• Demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• Possess an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed, or equivalent on their first day of employment.
• Obtain within the probationary period an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders.
• Obtain additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment during the probationary period.
• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Submission of criminal history reports.
• Drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist motorists and First Responders by clearing debris, controlling traffic, and helping restore normal conditions
• Clean tunnel areas, maintain drainage systems, repair structural components, and keep grounds free of debris
• Observe tunnel operations and identify issues related to traffic flow, air quality, or equipment needs
• Perform patrols, help disabled motorists, and operate gates during opening and closing procedures
• Operate trucks and machinery for snow removal, towing tasks, and tunnel washing activities
• Use proper safety procedures, identify hazards, and maintain awareness of environmental and operational risks

What This Job Offers

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