About this opportunity
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania lists this Highway Maintenance Coordinator opportunity in coatesville, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
Location
Chester County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Chester Co
Opening Date
09/29/2026
Closing Date
10/12/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
91320
Position Number
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
J3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Transportation, Chester County
Worksite Address
711 Ryan Boulevard
City
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19320
Contact Name
Kathleen Harney-Clinton
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Are you skilled in managing maintenance operations? If you are seeking an exciting role in the Department of Transportation where your expertise will be valued, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator and assist the County Manager by assessing the condition of highways, negotiating for necessary workforce and equipment, and identifying crucial requirements for your assigned region. If you are intrigued, we invite you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The main responsibility of this role is to assess the maintenance needs of a specific region within the county maintenance organization. This involves evaluating the condition of highways, determining the necessary maintenance tasks, and identifying any critical requirements for the region. As a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:
Project Planning: Develop programs, estimates, and plans for road maintenance and construction operations
Work Oversight: Direct general and specialized crews in highway and bridge maintenance work; conduct and coordinate inspections of completed and in progress work
Staff Supervision: Evaluate the performance of subordinate foremen and take corrective action when needed to ensure that objectives are achieved
Team Coordination: Prepare draft work plans for long range, annual, monthly, and weekly activities
Resource Management: Review estimates and recommend actions for funding, personnel, materials, and equipment
Agreement Facilitation: Develop, negotiate, monitor, and evaluate agility agreements and meet with representatives to discuss projects and develop work 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, and overtime as needed, rotating on-call.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).
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:
Three years as a Highway Foreman 2; or
Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
You must possess an active non-commercial Pennsylvania 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.
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.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Who can apply
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