Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Erie County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Erie Co
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 91330
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: J3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00080120
Bureau / Division: Erie County
Worksite Address: 9031 Peach Street
City: Waterford, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16441
Contact Name: Jennifer Ross
Contact Phone: 814.678.7193
Contact Email: jenross@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the overall maintenance operations within an assigned portion of Erie County by assisting with planning, supervising, and evaluating a wide range of roadway and bridge activities. As an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Planning: Develop maintenance programs, estimates, and plans for roadway and bridge needs
• Crew Supervision: Guide general and specialized crews in daily maintenance and minor construction work
• Work Evaluation: Inspect projects, review practices, and coordinate contract oversight
• Resource Management: Manage requisitions, monitor permits, and handle materials and equipment requests
• Staff Leadership: Assign tasks, review performance, coach employees, and support training and development
• Community Coordination: Work with local representatives to discuss projects and establish priorities

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.
• 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
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• All positions require 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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 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.