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PennDOT Winter Tunnel Maintainer (Seasonal)

Salary

$24.97 Hourly

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

N-2025-28720

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Tunnel Mntnc

Opening Date

10/08/2025

Closing Date

10/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91410

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00081130

Bureau / Division

TR- Tunnels Maintenance Organization

Worksite Address

45 Thoms Run Rd.

City

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15017

Contact Name

Brittanie Smith

Contact Phone

412.429.6041

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a PennDOT Winter Tunnel Maintainer, a crucial role dedicated to ensuring the safety and efficiency of traffic flow through tunnels and their adjacent roadways. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including conducting regular maintenance on tunnel infrastructure, implementing effective traffic control measures, and managing incidents that may disrupt the normal flow of vehicles. The ideal candidate will play a vital part in maintaining the operational integrity of these essential transit routes, particularly during the winter months when conditions can be challenging. If you are interested in contributing to the safety and efficiency of our transportation system, we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on the tunnels and portal buildings. Your tasks will involve manually cleaning gutter lines, inlets, and the drainage systems, as well as sweeping garages, outdoor plazas, tunnel offices, and fan floors. Additionally, you will be tasked with painting facilities, repairing structural components of the tunnels, and clearing debris from upper air-chamber floors and roof areas. It is also essential to maintain cleanliness around the facilities and tunnel entrances by picking up litter and mowing grass to ensure the grounds are well-kept.

You will also engage in incident management by responding to events that disrupt traffic flow. This includes utilizing various equipment, tools, fire extinguishers, and materials to assist motorists and first responders in restoring normal traffic conditions. Your responsibilities will encompass towing or pushing disabled vehicles, managing traffic control, removing debris, and performing minor repairs on motorists' vehicles as needed.

Monitoring the conditions within the tunnels is another critical aspect of your role, as you will be tasked with overseeing traffic flow, carbon monoxide levels, fire hazards, over-height vehicles, and any other incidents that deviate from standard operations. Effective communication is vital; therefore, you will need to maintain clear and concise interactions with PennDOT employees and first responders through phone, radio, and face-to-face conversations to ensure situational awareness is upheld at all times.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Seasonal, Full-time employment

+ Work hours vary between 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, with 30-minute lunch.

+ Work hours are based upon operational considerations. Shifts can range from the following: 9:30 PM to 5:30 AM; 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM; 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

+ Travel, overtime, and shift work are required.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ 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:

+ Two years of experience in roadway maintenance and repair, emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

+ This position requires possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.

+ This position requires employees must demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.

+ This positions requires employees must possess an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed, or equivalent on their first day of employment.

+ This position requires employees must obtain within the probationary period an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders.

+ This position requires additional certifications issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on assigned pieces of equipment during the probationary period.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess an active Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "Yes", please attach a copy of the medical examiners certificate. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

03

Can you demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Will you possess an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed, or equivalent, on the first day of employment?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

07

How many years of full-time experience in roadway maintenance and repair, emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

Have you completed any post-high school training in roadway maintenance and repair, emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work? If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

10

How much college coursework have you completed in roadway maintenance and repair, emergency services, towing and roadside assistance, or traffic control work? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 60 credits or more

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov