Job details

Location: Allegheny County or Pittsburgh
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $59,149 - $80,646/yr
Posted: yesterday
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

THE POSITION

Bring your skills to a team that values dedication and quality work! As an Allegheny Bridge Foreman with the Department of Transportation, you will take on a hands-on leadership role in maintaining essential public infrastructure. This job gives you the opportunity to work outdoors, solve problems, and lead crews through meaningful projects. Your efforts will directly support safe travel and strong communities. Join us and help support safe and reliable travel for everyone!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supervising bridge maintenance crews and coordinating activities that support safe and efficient operations across Allegheny County. As an Allegheny Bridge Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

Crew Supervision: Oversee bridge maintenance crews as they complete repair tasks and operate equipment safely
Project Coordination: Plan work phases and align activities with directives from maintenance coordinators
Safety Oversight: Ensure proper work methods, hazard awareness, and required safety precautions for all assignments
Resource Management: Maintain tools, materials, and equipment to support ongoing operations and project needs
Documentation Duties: Inspect sites, record activities, and provide electronic updates to supervisors as requested
Training Support: Arrange and participate in required trainings to keep crews compliant with program 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 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Work schedule may vary seasonally, due to vendor-controlled hours, and/or due to operational needs
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Organization or Location Restriction:

This posting is restricted to Department of Transportation, Allegheny County employees only.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience as a Highway Foreman 2; or
Three years of experience as a skilled tradesman including one year of supervisory experience on a highway maintenance or construction project; or
Three years of supervisory experience on a maintenance or construction project; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

You must be in possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

01

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

Yes
No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Highway Foreman 2 for one or more years full-time?

Yes
No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess three or more years of full-time supervisory experience on a maintenance or construction project?

Yes
No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How many years of full-time supervisory experience on a highway maintenance or construction project do you possess?

1 year or more
Less than 1 year
None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

How many years of full-time experience as a skilled tradesman do you possess?

3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

10

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

11

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an approved Temporary Working Out of Class (TWOC) capacity in which you feel you gained qualifying experience toward meeting the minimum experience and training requirements for this job title?

Yes
No

12

In order for this TWOC experience to be considered in the eligibility determination, you must attach the official TWOC report which provides the total hours worked in the Acting capacity, which can be obtained by contacting your Human Resources Office and requesting the official TWOC report. You must attach your official TWOC report prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documents to the application after it has been submitted.

Please also provide the following required information. Failure to provide the required information, including the official TWOC report, will result in your TWOC assignment not being considered in the evaluation of eligibility.

Job Code/Classification held while working in the approved out-of-class assignment
Name of HR Office employee from which the official TWOC report was obtained

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov

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