Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; East Kittanning (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Armstrong County seeks a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to assist with planning and tracking roadway maintenance. You will help ensure safe, efficient transportation operations and support crews with accurate data and documentation.

Responsibilities include reviewing work plans, monitoring SAP data, overseeing inventory, and coordinating with vendors. Telework is not available; full-time, 8–4 schedule; starting salary is $41,506 with growth based on tenure.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant or one year of experience in analysis of data used in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment.
• An Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or related field.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Work Plan Review: analyze plans to confirm labor, materials, equipment and funding align with needs.
• Data Monitoring: review SAP data to track production units, hours, materials and equipment use.
• Inventory Oversight: support material purchasing, storage, issuing and record keeping.
• Field Observation: monitor maintenance activities and gather information to develop work standards.
• Damage Assessment: inspect guiderail or roadway damage and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Data analysis

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate's degree (related field)

Tools

SAP system

Job description

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Armstrong County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-60471-12510

Department of Transportation

TR Armstrong Co

10/19/2026

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

12510

00011562

AFSCME

B1

ST04

00081010

TR Armstrong County

504 South Water Street

Kittanning, Pennsylvania

16201

Alex Hyer

724.543.1811

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Help keep Pennsylvania roads safe and well maintained by joining the Department of Transportation as a Roadway Programs Technician 1. This role supports essential planning and tracking that guide roadway maintenance in Armstrong County. Your work will help crews stay organized and ready to respond to daily needs. Be part of a team that values accuracy, service, and problem solving.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position assists with planning, reviewing, and tracking roadway maintenance operations to support safe and efficient transportation services. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Work Plan Review: Analyze work plans to confirm that labor, materials, equipment, and funding line up with maintenance needs
• Data Monitoring: Review SAP system data to track production units, hours, materials, and equipment use for accuracy and improvement
• Inventory Oversight: Support material purchasing, storage, issuing, and record keeping to maintain proper inventory levels
• Field Observation: Monitor maintenance activities and gather information used to develop and refine work standards
• Damage Assessment: Inspect guiderail or roadway damage, prepare estimates, document findings, and support repair coordination
• Contract Support: Assist with rented equipment tracking, bids, agreements, and vendor documentation

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.
• Overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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 $41,506 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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. 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.

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.

EXAMINATION 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.