Transportation Technician

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a career path geared towards helping to keep Pennsylvania’s roadways safe and construction projects on track? As a Transportation Technician with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Engineering District 9, you will participate in construction inspection tasks that help to ensure highway projects are built safely and correctly. This position allows you to gain hands‑on experience while learning important technical skills.

Apply today to join a team that works every day to maintain safe and reliable roads for communities across the state!

This position supports highway construction projects by assisting with inspection, documentation, and the review of materials and field activities. Your primary responsibilities will focus on ensuring that roads and structures meet safety and quality standards. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Inspection:
  Observe construction activities, check measurements, and review materials for compliance with contract requirements
• Documentation Review:
  Record work completed, track materials, and maintain accurate project documentation
• Traffic Control Checks:
  Inspect work zone signs and devices to verify proper placement and maintenance
• Field Calculations:
  Perform routine math calculations, draw sketches, and note field changes during construction activities
• Plan Understanding:
  Read and research project plans, drawings, and manuals needed for inspection tasks
• Material Testing:
  Assist with testing materials and interpreting specifications for sampling and inspection

• 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 at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes)

• 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 or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

• You must meet the PA residency requirement
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

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.