Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Tunnel Maintainer Supervisor (DOT, Tunnels Maintenance Employees Only)
Job details
- Location
- Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $57,772 - $75,298/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
THE POSITION
The Tunnel Maintainer Supervisor position with the Department of Transportation, Tunnel Maintenance offers an exciting next step in your career. You will help lead essential maintenance and safety operations that support the reliable flow of traffic every day. This role is ideal for those who want to grow their skills while guiding others on the team. Be part of a group that takes pride in high standards and strong teamwork.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees tunnel maintenance, traffic monitoring, and incident response to support safe and efficient travel. It also includes planning schedules and supervising daily operations to keep tunnel systems running properly. As a Tunnel Maintainer Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
- Staff Oversight: Provide guidance, coaching, and training while ensuring consistent application of procedures
- Operational Planning: Organize schedules, assign tasks, and manage resources to complete maintenance activities
- Tunnel Maintenance: Conduct routine, planned, and emergency tunnel upkeep including cleaning, repairs, and facility inspections
- Incident Response: Address traffic incidents, assist responders, remove hazards, and restore normal traffic flow
- Traffic Monitoring: Observe tunnel conditions for safety concerns such as carbon monoxide, fires, and over-height vehicles
- Equipment Operation: Use required vehicles, tools, and machinery including tow units and tunnel washing equipment
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 varied and are based upon operational considerations. Due to 24/7 operations, shifts can range from the following:
- 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM
- 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Travel, overtime, and shift work required. Schedule may be subject to change due to seasonal/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
Organizational or Location Restrictions:
- This posting is restricted to Department of Transportation, Tunnel Maintenance employees only.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Tunnel Maintainer; or
- Three years of experience in roadway maintenance and repair which includes one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of highway tunnels; or
- Two years of experience in emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work; and one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of highway tunnels; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of highway tunnels.
Special Requirements:
- All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
- All employees must demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
- All positions require an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent.
- All employees must obtain within the probationary period an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders.
- This position requires additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment during the probationary period.
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).
- 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.
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.
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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
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*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
01
Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid and active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations?
- Yes
- No
02
Specail Requirement - At the time of interview, are you able to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission?
- Yes
- No
03
Specail Requirement - Do you possess an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered "Yes", please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
05
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Tunnel Maintainer for one 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 one or more years of full-time experience in the maintenance and repair of highway tunnels?
- 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 experience do you possess in roadway maintenance and repair?
- 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
How many years of full-time experience do you possess in emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work?
- 2 years or more
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
12
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.
13
How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed in roadway maintenance and repair, emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your 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 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.
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your 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 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.
- 90 credits or more
- 60 but less than 90 credits
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- None
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov
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