Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager - Schuylkill County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Schuylkill County, PA, United States

2 weeks ago

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THE POSITION:


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

In this role, your main responsibility will be to assess the condition of highways in a specific region and determine the necessary maintenance functions that need to be carried out. This involves evaluating the condition of the roads, as well as considering the available manpower and equipment resources that can be utilized for the maintenance tasks. Additionally, you will need to prioritize the criticality needs of the region, ensuring that the most important maintenance activities are given priority. Another important aspect of this position is evaluating the performance of subordinate foremen who are responsible for carrying out planned maintenance activities. If any issues or shortcomings are identified, it will be your responsibility to take corrective action to ensure that the objectives are met.
As part of your role, you will also be required to assess the skill level of the subordinate staff and make recommendations for any required training or opportunities for overall performance improvement. This will help to enhance the capabilities of the team and ensure that they are able to effectively carry out their responsibilities. In addition to maintenance planning, you will also be responsible for coordinating county winter operations. This involves developing plans to ensure that the roadway system is properly maintained during the winter season, taking into account factors such as snow removal and ice control.
Effective communication is crucial in this role, as you will need to effectively communicate department goals and the impact of maintenance transportation to the traveling public. This will help to ensure that the public is aware of any potential disruptions or changes to the transportation system. Finally, you will also be responsible for addressing any personnel issues that may arise within your team. This includes handling any conflicts or performancerelated concerns, as well as providing guidance and support to your staff. Overall, this position requires a strong ability to evaluate and plan maintenance activities, as well as effectively manage a team to ensure that objectives are met.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday Friday, with 30minute lunch.

Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS**
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1;
    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.


Special Requirement:

This position requires possession of a valid PA noncommercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.


Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:


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you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test
once for this posting.
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