Highway Foreman 2

For those who excel in project management and possess exceptional leadership qualities, this role presents an extraordinary opportunity to elevate your career! The Department of Transportation at the Bucks County Maintenance Office is in search of a dedicated Highway Foreman 2 to lead a team in performing manual labor and operating heavy equipment to maintain and repair highways. From planning to execution, you will be involved in every aspect of the project. Take the next step in your professional journey, all while enjoying the rewards of a fulfilling and impactful career.

In this role, you will be responsible for organizing and overseeing a team of workers who operate heavy construction equipment and use hand tools to carry out various highway maintenance tasks. These tasks include repairing cracks and potholes; stabilizing and repairing shoulders; installing and cleaning drainage pipes; installing guide rails; sweeping roadways; collecting litter; widening roadways; investigating and resolving complaints; and coordinating emergency responses to snow and ice, storm damage, or vehicle accidents. Additionally, you will investigate highway-related complaints and respond promptly and appropriately, and review and keep road log records of conditions within assigned areas to recommend and assist in effective priority planning of work operations and estimates. 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.
• Work hours are subject to change based on seasonal requirements and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Highway Foreman 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

• 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.

• 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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