Highway Foreman 2

Are you prepared to advance your career while positively impacting our community? The Butler County Department of Transportation is looking for a reliable and driven person to oversee a dedicated highway maintenance crew as our Highway Foreman 2. In this essential position, you will supervise important manual labor activities and operate heavy machinery, guaranteeing that our roads remain safe and well-maintained for everyone. If you are excited to seize this fulfilling opportunity and contribute to the safety and quality of our highways, we encourage you to apply today and become part of our committed team!

As a Highway Foreman 2, you will assist with overseeing vital maintenance functions, confidently overseeing the planning of materials, traffic control, equipment availability, and personnel management. You will also expertly assess your staff's skill levels, identifying training and growth opportunities that will elevate overall performance. In this role, you will lead a dedicated highway maintenance crew, guiding them with authority in manual labor and heavy equipment operations to effectively execute routine maintenance and repairs on and around assigned highways. You will be responsible for the year-round planning, execution, and successful completion of all project phases and assignments, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency and excellence in every operation.

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.
• Travel, overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,932 (before taxes).

• 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.

• 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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