Tunnel Maintainer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Tunnel Maintainer supports safe, clear, and well-maintained tunnel operations and steady traffic flow for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The role involves hands-on maintenance, monitoring, and incident response. Duties include cleaning tunnel facilities, maintaining drainage systems, repairing tunnel structures, assisting with traffic incidents, removing vehicles and debris, and providing basic motorist support. The position also monitors traffic flow, carbon monoxide levels, and safety hazards; communicates with coworkers and responders; operates trucks and tunnel equipment; and sets up protected work zones.

This is a full-time position in a rotating 24/7 operational environment. Work hours vary according to operational needs, and shifts may include 9:30 PM–5:30 AM, 5:30 AM–1:30 PM, or 1:30 PM–9:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel and overtime are required. Telework is not available. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $53,141 before taxes.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Possess 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 the first day of employment.
• Obtain an active Pennsylvania Department of Transportation certification in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders within the probationary period.
• Obtain additional Pennsylvania Department of Transportation certifications for assigned equipment during the probationary period.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Clean tunnel facilities, maintain drainage systems, and repair tunnel structures.
• Assist during traffic incidents, including vehicle removal, debris clearing, and basic motorist support.
• Monitor tunnel operations for traffic flow, carbon monoxide levels, and safety hazards.
• Communicate information to coworkers and responders by radio, phone, and direct communication.
• Safely operate trucks, washing equipment, gates, and towing apparatus.
• Place cones, signs, and protective devices to secure work areas.

What This Job Offers

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