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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00029492 |
Description Activated On: 10/7/2026 12:34:17 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Perform a variety of technical and inspection duties related to monitoring and maintaining bonded roads. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Performs preliminary, intermediate, and final inspections of bonded roads throughout District 2-0 for the purpose of assessing roadway damages attributed to heavy hauling operations. The inspection process as outlined in Publication 23, Chapter 15 must be followed. Complete inspection reports and update the permit log to reflect the date the inspections are completed. Estimate quantities of material required to repair damaged areas if requested. Perform roadway condition surveys, according to Pub 23, Ch. 15, of routes that are bonded by heavy haulers and complete the weekly inspection forms in ECMS/I-Pad. Report any damages that develop to your supervisor. Report any highway occupancy permit issues to your supervisor so that information can be shared with the permit office. Review Heavy User Roadway Maintenance Plans to become familiar with the heavy hauler operations and the posted and non-posted routes that will be affected by the heavy hauling. During the course of normal travels and other inspections be cognizant of the roadway activity and report any unusual or unanticipated heavy hauling activity. Report any highway maintenance problems you see while performing your duties so appropriate action can be taken to correct the problems. Perform construction inspection when Users repair or upgrade the roadway. Review documentation received for the upgrade or repair to ensure all needed information has been supplied prior to work beginning. Document the work performed and maintain material tickets and certifications. Ensure the repair logs or RMS data sheets are submitted after the work has been completed. Notify your supervisor if the documentation is not received. Collect bituminous asphalt samples for testing as necessary during damage repair work on Posted Roads or during bonded hauler upgrade projects, such as full-depth reclamations. Assist with the collection of aggregate, concrete or asphalt materials for testing to aid in the pavement design process for Maintenance Group Paving Jobs. Guide rail inspection – perform inspection of guide rail installation for the District’s Guide Rail RAR Repair contracts. Ensure proper traffic control measures are in place, observe the installation of guide rail end treatments, panels, posts and cable median barrier components. Review daily quantities and complete PSA’s for contractor’s work. Provide good customer service by meeting with customers when requested as soon as possible and be on time to inspect permits. Monitor highway lighting to ensure they are maintained to an acceptable manner for the traveling public. Monitor the inspection cycle and complete the highway lighting inspections as needed. Follow all Penn DOT safety regulations in the performance of your duties. Maintain an open forum for conversation between you, your peers, subordinates, your supervisor, Users, and County maintenance organizations in order to enhance decision making. Recognizing that everyone is involved in the District’s actions to demonstrate sound environmental practices, each employee fulfills the maintenance unit business plan objectives related to the Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP). Also, supports the efforts of other employees to meet these objectives. Actively investigate and initiate training opportunities to further your career development. Provide a list of trainings you would like to attend to enhance your job performance. Any and all duties related to the duties of the classification. SAFETY 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate contractor operations: • Immediately stop unsafe actions • Engage in ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor's leadership 6. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: • Immediately stop any unsafe actions. • Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions. • Continuously communicate the safety direction. • Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety. • Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating and involving staff. • Recognize safety daily. • Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. • Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AAR's) • Enforce accountability. Succession Planning: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Department Green Plan Policy: 1. Commit to following the Departments Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principals. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employee's performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5/8.0 hour day. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Determine the value of damage resulting from heavy hauling activity. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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