Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Wayne County seeks a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to support maintenance operations. You will assist with inspections, inventory tracking, and program oversight across field and office tasks, contributing to safe roadway activities.

The role emphasizes data collection, contractor coordination, and recordkeeping, with a schedule 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Monday–Friday, and no telework.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant or equivalent.
• One year of experience in data analysis for 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

• Monitor roadside programs, meet with contractors, and verify safety standards and procedures.
• Track herbicide materials and storeroom supplies for proper storage and availability.
• Collect crash data, document site conditions, and enter records into systems.
• Review contractor work, schedule services, verify completion, and ensure safety compliance.
• Run and review maintenance reports, assist with SAP transactions, and support planning.
• Process invoices, research discrepancies, manage surplus items and ordering records.

Skills

Technical experience

Data analysis

Office & field work

Public service mindset

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma / GED

Related field coursework

Tools

SAP

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Wayne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58264-12510

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Wayne Co

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12510

Position Number

00005219

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080460

Bureau / Division

TR Wayne County

Worksite Address

984 Texas Palmyra Highway

City

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18431

Contact Name

Dana Perraglia

Contact Phone

570.963.4730

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• 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.
• 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).

By applying for this position, you are agreeing to comply with the Commonwealth's policy. 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.