Assistant Maintenance Operations Manager (Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager)

Posting number: CS-2026-55430-91330

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Dstr Off 1100

Job classification: Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Engineering, Transportation, Management, Project Management, Program Management

Summary

Step into a leadership role that keeps Pennsylvania's roads safe and communities connected. As an Assistant Maintenance Operations Manager, you will help drive the planning and coordination behind essential maintenance projects. This position gives you the chance to work with multiple programs, support crews across the district, and strengthen the statewide maintenance mission. Join a team where your organizational skill and operational insight make a meaningful impact every day.

Examples of duties

This position supports daily functions within the Maintenance Operations Section and helps manage pavement marking, roadside development, posted roads, municipal agreements, emergency response, and customer concerns. You will promote consistent operations, strong coordination, and effective communication across district teams. As an Assistant Maintenance Operations Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Coordinate pavement marking, posted roads, turnback activities, municipal agreements, and related maintenance programs
• Staff Guidance: Supervise roadside specialists, contractors, interns, and inspectors to support safe and accurate project execution
• Emergency Support: Assist with disaster response, maintain communications, and help manage recovery operations and documentation
• Contract Management: Administer agreements for maintenance, winter operations, agility work, and vegetation control while tracking milestones and records
• Budget Monitoring: Review costs, authorize purchases, inspect work, and prepare information to support district budget planning
• Technical Review: Evaluate geotechnical and drainage issues and provide direction to crews to ensure work meets departmental standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Work schedule may vary due to season and/or operational needs
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Bridgeville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086 (before taxes). 
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the