What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Foreman 2 position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a qualified candidate to take on the role of Highway Foreman 2. In this capacity, the individual will oversee a dedicated team responsible for general highway maintenance, which involves both manual labor and the operation of heavy machinery. The foreman will be tasked with executing routine maintenance and repair tasks on or near designated highways, ensuring that all aspects of a project or assignment are effectively planned, implemented, and completed.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and directly supervising a team of equipment operators and laborers who utilize various heavy construction machinery and hand tools to carry out a comprehensive range of general highway maintenance tasks. These tasks encompass activities such as patching, crack sealing, shoulder stabilization and repair, drainage pipe installation and cleaning, guide rail installation, roadway sweeping, litter collection, pothole filling, roadway widening, and addressing complaints, as well as managing emergency responses to snow and ice, storm damage, or vehicle accidents.
You will also be tasked with maintaining clear and accurate records of fieldwork activities, promptly reporting any unusual incidents, crew injuries, or equipment-related accidents or damages. Additionally, you will investigate highway-related complaints and respond in a timely and appropriate manner, while reviewing and maintaining road log records to assess conditions in your assigned area, which will aid in effective priority planning for work operations and estimates.
Your responsibilities will include recommending and scheduling work scopes, workforce needs, and the procurement of equipment and materials to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. You will supervise and train crew members on the proper use of tools and equipment, adherence to maintenance manuals, and ensure that all materials and workmanship meet established specifications and standards.
Furthermore, you will select and oversee the implementation of appropriate traffic control setups in work zones, taking the lead in fostering a safe working environment for yourself, your crew, and the traveling public by adhering to safety protocols and effectively utilizing equipment. You will promote awareness of work area conditions and initiate proactive measures to prevent accidents and injuries, ensuring that all personal injuries or accidents are reported immediately, providing first aid when necessary, and facilitating prompt medical treatment to mitigate the risk of further injury.
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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.
- This position requires overtime as needed.
- 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
- One year of experience as a Highway Foreman 1; or
- Two years of experience in the performance of lead work or skilled tradesman duties on a highway maintenance or construction project; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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