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Job Description
Highway Foreman 2 Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $53,105.00 - $69,203.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Bloomfield 413 West Main Street (Show on map) Jun 10, 2026 Salary $53,105.00 - $69,203.00 Annually Location Perry County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number
N-2026-51323
Department Department of Transportation Division TR Perry Co Opening Date 06/09/2026 Closing Date 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 91020 Position Number 00157376 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J2 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00080890 Bureau / Division Transportation, Maintenance District 8-9, Perry County Worksite Address 413 W Main St City Bloomfield, Pennsylvanina Zip Code 17068 Contact Name Desiree Hockenberry Contact Email dehockenbe@pa.gov; CC sboozel@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you someone who likes to stay active and take charge of daily operations? As a Highway Foreman 2 with the Department of Transportation, you will step into a leadership role that helps keep our highways functioning smoothly. You will guide dedicated crews, manage important maintenance tasks, and support safe travel for everyone. The work you will do makes a visible difference across the region. Do not miss this opportunity to join a team that values safety, service, and pride in public work. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee daily highway maintenance operations and leads crews in completing a wide range of roadway projects. The work you will do plays a key role in ensuring safe and well-maintained travel routes across the district. As a Highway Foreman 2, you will perform the following duties:
Crew Leadership:
Direct crews in performing varied highway maintenance activities
Maintenance Oversight:
Guide work involving patching, drainage tasks, roadside cleanup, and emergency response
Safety Management:
Promote safe work practices and respond quickly to incidents or hazards
Work Planning:
Schedule tasks, allocate resources, and review road conditions to support effective planning
Training Support:
Teach proper use of tools, equipment, and maintenance procedures to crew members 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.
This position may require modified work hours, including overtime during winter events.
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 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.
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.
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.
