Frontline Road Safety
Operations Lead-Pavement Marking
Location: Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Pay Range: $75K-$95K commensurate with experience
PLP Company (PLP Co.), a Frontline Road Safety Group company, has proudly operated in the South Hills of Pittsburgh for over 60 years as an industry leader in pavement marking installation. Our longstanding success is rooted in the strength of our partnerships, our commitment to quality, and a deep dedication to roadway safety throughout Pennsylvania.
We are seeking a motivated and highly organized Operations Lead to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding company in a critical, hands-on support role.
Job Duties:
- Schedule and dispatch workers, crews, and equipment/vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs.
- Creating and distributing production schedules; conferring with personnel and customers to determine progress of work and completion periods; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
- Support daily operations and project coordination across multiple job sites.
- Develop and maintain a master schedule in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
- Schedule, dispatch, and assign PLP field technicians to optimize workforce efficiency.
- Track and manage usage and location of equipment.
- Prepare and distribute documentation and plans for PLP field crews.
- Monitor incoming and outbound project communications to ensure timely reporting and execution.
- Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate schedules and maximize efficiency.
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal team members and customer inquiries.
- Maintain organized logs and documentation of all project-related activities.
- Ability to read plans and anticipate all requirements of jt_source being conducted by field team.
- Assist with general administrative and project support duties as required.
- Communicate with fleet manager for necessary repairs of equipment or machinery.
- Examine documents daily and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards/specifications.
- Record and maintain documentation of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information.
- Maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet specific production demands.
Job Requirements/Skills Needed:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in construction or operations scheduling (road construction and PennDOT knowledge preferred).
- Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
- Ability to read and interpret plans and anticipate field requirements.
- Familiarity with local and regional geography is a plus.
- Able to work under pressure and make timely decisions.
- The ability to quickly and independently process ideas and implement changes is an invaluable attribute to this position.
- Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Education & Experience:
- Associate degree preferred, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Prior experience supporting multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous industry experience (road construction, pavement marking/road striping, etc is a major plus.
Why Choose PLP?
- Come be part of North America’s largest pavement marking/road striping company!
- We have been locally operating for over 60 years
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (after probation period).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunities for career advancement in a growing industry.
PLP Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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