Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Senior Highway Maintenance Manager

Hybrid$89,996 - $136,842/yrPosted Sep 23, 2026

Job details

Location
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Work type
Hybrid
Compensation
$89,996 - $136,842/yr
Posted
Sep 23, 2026
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About this role

THE POSITION

Are you ready to lead major roadway operations that keep one of Pennsylvania’s largest counties moving every day?  The Senior Highway Maintenance Manager position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers the rewarding opportunity to oversee essential work that ensures our roadways are safe and reliable.  You will manage major maintenance operations and guide teams who work every day to support public travel.  This role allows you to make a strong impact by planning, prioritizing, and directing critical projects.  If you are searching for a career path that builds community trust and supports statewide transportation needs, we want you on our team!


 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees major maintenance operations, project planning, and workforce direction for a large county maintenance organization.  As a Senior Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:


  • Maintenance Oversight: Direct countywide maintenance activities including snow removal, patching, and surface treatments
  • Project Planning: Prepare programs, estimates, and plans for maintenance operations and seasonal work
  • Workforce Direction: Instruct managers and employees on policies, procedures, and proper use of equipment and materials
  • Resource Review: Recommend actions on funding, personnel, materials, and equipment requests
  • Interagency Coordination: Develop and monitor agreements with local governments and public service organizations
  • Staff Management: Interview candidates, evaluate performance, approve leave, and guide training and development

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.  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 Philadelphia.  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Manager, or Transportation Construction Manager 3; or
  • Two years of experience as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager or Transportation Construction Manager 2; or
  • Eight years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects, which includes or is supplemented by two years of highway maintenance, highway construction, or heavy equipment maintenance supervisory experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by two years of highway maintenance, highway construction, or heavy equipment maintenance supervisory experience.

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


This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. 


You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations. 


Recruitment Methods:
  • Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy: 
    • Promotion Without Exam
    • Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.) 
    • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
    • Voluntary Demotion

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE): 

  • Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications: 
    • Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges)
    • Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)
    • Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Structural)
    • Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Hydraulic)
    • Highway Maintenance Manager
    • Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager
    • Transportation Construction Manager 3
    • Transportation Construction Manager 2
    • Roadway Programs Manager 2
    • Roadway Programs Manager 1
    • Highway Equipment Manager 3
    • Highway Equipment Manager 2
    • Bridge and Structural Design Manager
    • Highway Design Manager
    • Bridge and Structural Design Supervisor
    • Highway Design Supervisor
    • Municipal Services Manager
    • Municipal Service Supervisor
    • Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation)
    • Civil Engineer Manager (Bridges)
  • Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
  • The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
  • Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher. 
  • Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service. 

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).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.   
  • 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.

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
Special Requirement - Do you possess a current valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number, issuing state, 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 Maintenance Manager 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
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, or Transportation Construction Manager 2 for two or more years full-time?
  • 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
Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience supervising staff performing highway maintenance, highway construction, or heavy equipment maintenance?
  • Yes
  • No
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 technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects do you possess?
  • 8 years or more
  • Less than 8 years
  • 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 provide 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. 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. 1. Job Code/Classification held while working in the approved out-of-class assignment 2. Name of HR Office employee from which the official TWOC report was obtained
13
How much college coursework have you completed in an engineering or engineering technology field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.
  • Master's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Associate's Degree
  • Some coursework but no degree
  • None
14
Have you completed post high school technical school training in Heavy Equipment Mechanics?

If you answered "Yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion or training record in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision.
  • Yes
  • No
15
If you are applying under the reassignment recruitment option and this job title is different than your current job title, please explain why you believe this is a logical career movement.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

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