Highway Foreman 2 (DOT, Lehigh County Employees Only)

THE POSITIONDo you possess strong leadership skills? Are you safety forward and take pride in your work? If so, Lancaster County Department of Transportation, has a Highway Foreman 2 position that is right for you u00a0As the Highway Foreman 2, you will complete and oversee general maintenance crews performing standard or routine maintenance and repair operations on or around assigned highways.u00a0This includes planning, carrying out, and finalizing all phases of a project or assignment. Apply today to further your careeru00a0u00a0DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Highway Foreman 2, your duties will include, the supervision of patching, crack sealing, shoulder stabilization and repair, installation and cleaning of drainage pipe, guide rail installation, roadway sweeping, litter pickup, filling potholes, roadway widening, complaint investigation and resolution, and directing emergency response to snow and ice, storm damage, or vehicle accidents. You will exhibit strong communication skills, by completing and keeping clear, accurate records of field work activities, preparing payrolls, monitoring overtime equalization, and immediately reporting unusual occurrences, crew injuries, and equipment accidents or damage.u00a0You will also recommend and schedule scopes of work, workforce requests, equipment and materials to minimize nonproductive or down time which includes year-round planning, carrying out and finalizing all phases of a project or assignment. In addition, you will provide support as the Safety Foreman for paving and seal-coating operations, fill in at any of the county stockpiles, including night shift crews depending on management needs. If you have a passion of leading a team to keep the roads safe for the traveling public, this is your opportunityu00a0Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theu00a0position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:u00a0- Full-time employment- Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.- Salary:u00a0In 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.u00a0REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:- One year of experience as a Highway Foreman 1;u00a0or- Two years of experience in the performance of lead work or skilled tradesman duties on a highway maintenance or construction project;u00a0or- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.Necessary Special Requirement:- You must possess 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 willu00a0notu00a0be 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.u00a0Late 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.u00a0u00a0Veterans:u00a0- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. u00a77103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go tou00a0Info/Pages/default.aspxu00a0and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atu00a0ra-cs-vetpre .Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):u00a0- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).u00a0If 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.u00a0The 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.

Created: 2025-12-05