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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00167500 |
Description Activated On: 6/16/2026 3:29:18 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. Under supervision of a Highway Foreman III(Bridge), the incumbent independently performs a variety of skilled trade dutiesin the planning, estimating, ordering of materials, constructing and finishing of a variety of buildings, drainage structures oraccessory structures using lumbar, piping, concrete, or structural steel. Workforce and Succession Planning Take an active role in indentifying areas where they could develop Complete a Career Development Plan Pursue and actively participate in development opportunities Capture and Sahre tacit and explicit knowledge of job. |
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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 a combination of skilled trades duties building concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete and performing stonemasonry duties on a specialized bridge maintenance crew on projects throughout the Maintenance District area. Work assignments include measuring, cutting, fitting, and erecting concrete forms, building wooden structure walls and partitions, repairing doors, windows and similar carpentry duties; mixing concrete for use on site or directing placement of ready mixed concrete for wing- and end walls, culverts, inlet boxes, retaining walls, footers and similar structures, ensuring proper finishing and curing of concrete structures; and cutting and fitting, grouting and pointing of stone structures as required. In the absence of the foreman, the incumbent may perform acting or lead work functions for crew members. Performs manual laboring duties using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, and hand saws; uses motorized hand equipment such as power saws, compressors, jack hammers, tampers, and pumps; selects proper tools and work methods for job assignments uses them in prescribed manner to minimize wear and breakage and maximize efficiency and quality; reports any missing or broken equipment as it is noted. Participates in maintaining a safe work environment for self, co-workers and motoring public by following proper safety procedures and equipment; maintains awareness of work area helping self and others to avoid unnecessary risks and hazards; reports all personal injuries immediately when they occur to get proper treatment and minimize risk of further injury. Follows proper attendance and call off procedures. Schedules non-emergency absences in advance; observes start/stop times, breaks, and meal times; works efficiently and effectively alone and with others; is available for overtime emergency responses; and minimizes nonproductive and down time for self and crew. 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. Department Green Plan Policy: Commit to following the Departments Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principals. Failure to comply withDepartment 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 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. Recognizing that everyone is involved in the District's and County's actions to demonstrate sound environmental practices,each employee fulfills the maintenance unit business plan objectives related to the Strategic Environmental ManagementProgram (SEMP). Also, supports the efforts of other employees to meet these objectives. Attends environmental training identified for this Working Title in the District's SEMP Manual for Sound Environmental Practices. |
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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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