Maintenance Repairman 1 - PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Do you enjoy tackling projects that involve building, fixing, and creating essential structures? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome an ambitious and committed Maintenance Repairman 1 to join the Allegheny County maintenance organization and work with a variety of tools and materials every day. This role supports important repair and construction work that helps maintain safe transportation sites. Apply today to collaborate with a team that values strong work habits and reliable craftsmanship!

This position supports construction and repair projects that keep transportation facilities safe and functional. The role includes measuring, building, inspecting, and assisting skilled workers with a wide range of tasks. As a seasonal Maintenance Repairman 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Support: Create rough plans, choose tools, and help build structures such as railings, stairs, partitions, ramps, shelves, and inlets
• Material Work: Measure, cut, place, and finish concrete and other materials used in construction
• Tool Usage: Operate motorized and non motorized tools safely and report missing or damaged equipment
• Safety Practices: Inspect work areas, follow safety procedures, document conditions, and respond to incidents promptly
• Worksite Assistance: Perform manual labor tasks that support construction and repair activities under supervision

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment from October 2026 to March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Work hours are subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.