Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Canaan Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to support Wayne County maintenance efforts, combining office and field duties to promote safe, efficient roadway operations.

You will assist with inspections, inventory tracking, data collection, and program oversight, contributing to accurate records and timely reporting. The role emphasizes teamwork and public service.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant or equivalent.
• One year of experience in analysis of data used for planning and scheduling.
• An Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Program Monitoring: monitor roadside programs, meet contractors, ensure safety procedures.
• Inventory Oversight: track materials and storeroom supplies for correct storage and availability.
• Data and Reporting: collect crash data, document site conditions, enter records into systems.
• Contract Support: review contractor work, schedule services, verify completion, ensure safety compliance.
• SAP Coordination: run maintenance reports, assist with SAP transactions, support planning.
• Material Management: process invoices, research discrepancies, assist ordering and records.

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration

Associate's Degree in Computer Science

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Roadway Programs Technician 1 position with the Department of Transportation offers an exciting opportunity to support key maintenance efforts across Wayne County. This role allows you to grow your technical skills while contributing to safe and efficient roadway operations. You will join a dedicated team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service. Step into a role where your work helps keep Pennsylvania moving.

This position supports maintenance operations by assisting with inspections, inventory tracking, and program oversight. You will perform both office and field tasks to help ensure efficient and safe roadway activities. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Monitoring: Monitor roadside programs, meet with contractors, and verify that safety standards and proper procedures are followed
• Inventory Oversight: Track herbicide materials and storeroom supplies to ensure correct storage, distribution, and availability
• Data and Reporting: Collect crash data, document site conditions, enter information into systems, and maintain required records
• Contract Support: Review contractor work, schedule services, verify completion, and ensure compliance with safety expectations
• SAP Coordination: Run and review maintenance reports, assist with SAP transactions, and support planning activities
• Material Management: Process invoices, research discrepancies, manage surplus items, and assist with ordering and recordkeeping

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 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Schedule is subject to change due to weather/season, winter shift - 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 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.
• 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.

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.

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