Summer Maintenance
In Pennsylvania, summer is construction season. Through the Summer Employment Program, PennDOT hires hundreds of seasonal workers from post high school grads to experienced workers to help repair and maintain the roadways and structures throughout the commonwealth.
The following job titles are hired across the state:
- College Student Summer Workers
- Custodial Workers
- Drill Operators
- Equipment Operator A
- Equipment Operator B
- Highway Maintenance Workers
- Semi-Skilled Laborers
- Transportation Construction Inspectors
- Tunnel Maintainers
The Summer Employment Program is a great way to take your first step on the path to a permanent career with PennDOT. You can learn more about these positions and apply for openings by visiting the Commonwealth employment site. The application period typically begins in December.
Winter Maintenance
As summer ends it becomes time to prepare for the winter season. Pennsylvania winters bring extreme weather conditions and the challenges to maintain and clear Pennsylvania's roadways can be constant. Travelers expect safe roads and PennDOT will meet this need by filling many temporary positions during the winter period.
The following job titles are hired across the state:
- Auto Mechanics
- Clerks/Radio Dispatchers
- Custodial Workers
- Diesel Mechanics
- Semi-Skilled Laborers
- Stock Clerks
- Tradesman Helpers
- Transportation Equipment Operators
- Welders
Employees hired for the Winter Maintenance Program are critical to a successful winter season. These temporary opportunities are an excellent pathway to a permanent career with PennDOT.