Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-56873

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Tunnel Mntnc

Job classification: Tunnel Maintainer

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Trades, Transportation

The Tunnel Maintainer position with the Department of Transportation offers a hands-on role that keeps travelers moving safely. This job lets you take charge of important maintenance activities that support smooth traffic flow. You will help keep tunnel systems clean, functional, and ready for daily use. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys active work and making a real difference in roadway safety.

Examples of duties

This position supports safe tunnel operations by performing maintenance, monitoring conditions, and responding to incidents that affect traffic. As a Tunnel Maintainer, you will perform the following duties:

• Tunnel Maintenance: Clean drainage systems, mow grounds, remove debris, and maintain tunnel structures and facilities
• Incident Response: Assist motorists, remove hazards, tow vehicles, and restore normal traffic flow during emergencies
• Condition Monitoring: Observe tunnels for traffic issues, CO levels, fires, and over height vehicles
• Equipment Operation: Use towing devices, wash trucks, pressure washers, and other tools needed for tunnel upkeep
• Work Zone Setup: Deploy cones, signs, and crash trucks to safely close lanes during maintenance activities
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety procedures, complete inspections, and report unsafe conditions to supervisors

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time position within a rotating 24/7 operational environment.
• Work hours vary based on operational needs. Shifts can range from the following and will include a 30-minute lunch:
  • 9:30 PM–5:30 AM
  • 5:30 AM–1:30 PM
  • 1:30 PM–9:30 PM
• Travel and overtime are required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,141 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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:

• All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.
• All employees must demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• All 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.
• All 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.
• All positions in this job require 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 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).

• 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 dateLate 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 theGuidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekersfor additional information

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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.