Roadway Programs Technician 1

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, seeks a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to support roadway maintenance planning, data review, inventory monitoring, and field evaluations in Carbon County. You will work with managers, field staff, and SAP/RMS systems to ensure accurate programs and timely data.

Responsibilities include plan review, data analysis, field monitoring, inventory control, and contract oversight.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant or equivalent
• One year of analysis experience in planning and scheduling work, materials and equipment
• Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience and training
• Educational requirements can be met within 3 months of graduation

Responsibilities

• Plan review and adjust program needs for labor, materials, and equipment
• Analyze SAP and RMS data to support program goals
• Monitor field maintenance work and collect data
• Track materials and monitor stock levels in SAP
• Inspect guiderail and roadway damage and coordinate repairs
• Oversee contracts and verify completed work meets expectations

Skills

Data analysis

Plan review

Inventory control

Field monitoring

Contract oversight

SAP

RMS

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Highway Engineering Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RMS

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Carbon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-55560-12510

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Carbon Co

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12510

Position Number

50275088

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080520

Bureau / Division

TR Carbon County

Worksite Address

930 Bridge Street

City

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18235

Contact Name

Ian Shedlock

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a career supporting vital roadway operations that keep your community moving safely and smoothly every day? As a Roadway Programs Technician 1 for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will help organize and track key information used to support a wide-range of maintenance projects. This position allows you to work with managers, field staff, and inventory systems to keep operations moving smoothly. You will also assist with monitoring supplies, collecting data, and reviewing important roadway information. Bring your motivation to a position where your attention to detail strengthens transportation services across the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports roadway maintenance planning, data review, inventory monitoring, and field evaluations across the Carbon County. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Review: Analyze work plans and help adjust program needs for labor, materials, and equipment
• Data Analysis: Review information from Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Roadway Management System (RMS) systems to support goals and maintain program accuracy
• Field Monitoring: Observe maintenance work in the field and gather data to support development of work standards
• Inventory Control: Track materials, monitor stockpile levels, and complete goods receipt entries in SAP
• Damage Assessment: Inspect guiderail and roadway damage, prepare reports, and coordinate repairs with contractors
• Contract Oversight: Monitor roadside service contracts and verify that completed work meets expectations

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.
• Overtime and shift work are required. Work hours are subject to change based upon 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 $41,506.00 (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

• 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:

• This particular position also requires possession of a current 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.

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.