Transportation Technician

Position Overview

Transportation Technician with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The role focuses on drafting, design software, and project planning to support roadway projects and improve transportation systems.

• Drafting Work: Prepare roadway plans and technical drawings using Computer‑Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and other design software.
• Design Support: Assist with minor roadway designs, grade lines, drainage layouts, and project calculations.
• Plan Review: Examine construction and right‑of‑way plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Field Investigations: Visit project sites to observe terrain, drainage, and other physical conditions for design use.
• Project Coordination: Communicate with engineers, designers, and municipalities to complete assignments on time.
• Data Application: Apply survey notes, engineering data, and aerial photographs when preparing plans.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework: Part‑time telework may be available after successful completion of the probationary period, subject to approval and a securely configured high‑speed internet connection.
• Salary: Starting annual salary of $41,506.00 for new Commonwealth employees.

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 construction industry experience, including reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics, OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. Self‑certification must be provided during the application.

• Service number 711 is available for hearing and speech‑disabled applicants.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as it seeks 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.

Elizabeth Swartz

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