Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to support pavement testing, roadway data collection, and system updates. You will work across field activities, equipment support, and data preparation to inform transportation planning and maintenance decisions.

You will perform testing and data collection, assist with vehicles and tools, and coordinate with team members.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant or equivalent title.
• One year of experience in analysis of data used for planning and scheduling.
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or related field.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants are considered within # months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Current Class C driver's license not suspended.
• PA residency requirement.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Veterans' employment preference may apply.
• TRS accessibility information and accommodations process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pavement testing by driving test vehicles, operating equipment, and collecting roadway data.
• Help clean, maintain, and repair testing vehicles and tools used in data collection.
• Scan, edit, organize, and prepare roadway documents for system updates.
• Evaluate pavement condition data and verify information to program standards.
• Assist with site selection, traffic control and marking tasks for testing locations.
• Support technicians and management staff with meetings, reports and daily program needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Field testing support

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-53056-12510. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO JULY 14, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

The Roadway Programs Technician 1 position with the Department of Transportation gives you the chance to support important data collection efforts across the state. This role lets you work with specialized testing equipment while learning more about roadway systems and pavement conditions. You will be part of a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and steady progress toward program goals. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to help keep Pennsylvania roads safe and reliable.

This position supports pavement testing, roadway data collection, and system updates that help guide transportation planning and maintenance decisions. The work combines field activities, equipment support, and data preparation. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Testing Support: Assist with pavement testing programs by driving test vehicles, helping operate equipment, and collecting roadway data
• Equipment Assistance: Help clean, maintain, and repair testing vehicles and tools used in data collection activities
• Data Processing: Scan, edit, organize, and prepare roadway documents and files for system updates
• Quality Review: Evaluate pavement condition data and help verify information according to program standards
• Field Activities: Assist with site selection, traffic control, and marking tasks for testing locations
• Team Coordination: Support technicians and management staff with meetings, reports, and daily program needs

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position requires extensive overnight travel which will affect the work schedule. Alternate travel work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Wednesday, 7:00AM to 3:00 PM Thursday.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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 # months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a current Class C driver's license which is not under suspension.
• 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.

• 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.