Transportation Technician

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Transportation Technician who will play a crucial role in overseeing construction projects and conducting materials inspections. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including the inspection of bridges, drafting plans for highways and bridges, and performing essential calculations related to both inspection and drafting processes. If you are interested in contributing to the safety and efficiency of our transportation infrastructure, we encourage you to apply today and become a vital part of our team!

In this position, the employee will undertake a variety of entry-level technical responsibilities that span the full spectrum of PennDOT's operations, including design, construction, and maintenance tasks. The individual will play a crucial role in providing engineering support while developing a solid understanding of the department's policies, procedures, organizational structure, and workflow processes. The training program is designed to include a series of assignments that will familiarize employees with district personnel and operational protocols. Furthermore, participants will engage in classroom training sessions as specified by the program coordinator. As training advances, responsibilities will expand to include the evaluation of occupancy requests to ensure they meet right-of-way specifications and comply with relevant state laws and regulations. The employee will also be responsible for identifying the necessary requirements for restoration, bonding, and insurance. This role will involve various construction inspection activities related to the issuance of highway occupancy permits, as well as monitoring ongoing work. Inspections of all occupancy sites will be conducted prior to the start of work, during the execution of activities, and upon completion to confirm that permit conditions are met and qualifications are maintained. Additionally, the employee will be tasked with keeping detailed occupancy records and files for the County, safeguarding historical roadway right-of-way plans to verify existing widths, preparing both routine and special reports, and performing any other duties as required.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on an ad-hoc basis. 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 King of Prussia.
• 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

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.

• This particular position requires possession of a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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.

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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.

• 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.