Roadway Programs Technician 1

Full Job Description

Are you ready to make a real impact in your community?

Join the Lackawanna Maintenance Organization as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 and play a key role in keeping Pennsylvania’s roads safe, clean, and well-maintained.

This dynamic position blends hands-on fieldwork with essential administrative responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to inspect roadways, coordinate contractor activities, support environmental and cleanup programs, and ensure maintenance crews have the resources they need.

You will review equipment records, process invoices, organize litter-pickup initiatives, verify environmental compliance, and serve as a vital link between managers, crews, vendors, and the public, building valuable skills in project coordination, purchasing, inventory management, and environmental stewardship.

Apply today to help keep Pennsylvania moving forward.

Requirements

In this position, you will assist with county road maintenance by organizing data, coordinating fieldwork, and ensuring that projects are managed effectively. Your tasks will involve reviewing reports and plans to optimize the use of materials and services, inspecting roads for tree removal, collaborating with contractors, preparing necessary documentation, and confirming that work is completed satisfactorily. Additionally, you will oversee schedules for dumpster pickups, coordinate herbicide applications, track rental equipment for billing accuracy, and provide updates on maintenance tasks like crack sealing and seal coating. You will also help organize litter pickup initiatives, such as the Adopt-A-Highway program, by preparing supplies and schedules.

Furthermore, you will act as the county's Right-to-Know coordinator, managing public information requests and ensuring that safety labels and documents are up to date. Your responsibilities will include processing invoices, verifying charges, assisting with procurement, tracking waste, and managing equipment inventory alongside garage supervisors. You may need to visit stockpiles to check equipment records and assist in the storeroom or cover for other staff as necessary. During winter operations, you will support road crews with radio communication, and occasional travel for training will be required. Environmental compliance is also part of your role, which includes adhering to regulations, attending training sessions, and supporting county environmental initiatives.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon completion of probationary period.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Clarks Summit. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience in analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment and graduation from high school or GED equivalent; or
• An Associate's Degree in a field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or other closely related program; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 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.

Additional Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.