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Transportation Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$40,685 - $60,714

per year

Closes

March 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves inspecting highway construction projects to ensure contractors follow the rules and materials meet quality standards, while keeping accurate records and supporting related tasks like traffic control checks.

It's an entry-level role for someone detail-oriented who enjoys hands-on work outdoors in construction settings.

A good fit would be a person with some experience in building or surveying who wants to contribute to safe and efficient road infrastructure in Pennsylvania.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work
  • One year of experience in quality control of materials or building/construction industry, including reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics
  • Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including fieldwork and inspections
  • Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
  • Full-time availability for 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule, Monday through Friday, with no telework option

Full Job Description

Engineering District 9-0 is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as a full-time Transportation Technician. In this role, you will leverage your outstanding analytical and observational skills to monitor contractors' construction activities and assess material suppliers, ensuring adherence to Department specifications. This is a remarkable opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment around you—apply today and be part of this transformative journey!

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Requirements

The Transportation Technician is an entry-level position that focuses on inspecting construction projects and related activities. In this role, you will provide inspection services to ensure that all work meets contract specifications, aiming to minimize costs while maintaining high-quality standards. Your responsibilities will include reviewing documentation for completed work and materials to confirm their accuracy and compliance with departmental policies. You will also help manage and organize the District's field construction project records and support various areas such as the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center and Labor Compliance. Additionally, you will assist in conducting inspections at different stages of highway construction, ensuring that grades and elevations are correct and that work zone traffic control signs and devices are properly placed and maintained according to established guidelines.

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 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 $40,685 (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:

  • One year of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
  • One year of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


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.


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.

  • 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.

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