Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Castle (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to support maintenance programs for highways and bridges in Lawrence County. The role covers administrative and technical tasks including planning, inventory, payroll review, purchasing, and program monitoring with collaboration from experienced professionals.

The position offers full-time work with a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule and potential telework up to 3 days per week; starting salary is $41,506 to $61,927 annually, with

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• One year of experience in analysis of data used in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment; or graduation from high school or GED.
• 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 Support: analyze work plans and adjust schedules, staffing, materials, equipment, and funding needs to meet goals.
• Data Review: analyze system information and reports to track performance and support program control.
• Payroll Monitoring: check payroll and work data for accuracy and address discrepancies.
• Inventory Management: maintain inventory records and monitor stock levels.
• Purchasing Support: create purchase requisitions, track equipment rentals, reconcile invoices.
• Salt Program Assistance: support salt management activities and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Tech Assistant exp

Data analysis

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

High school diploma/GED

Equivalents by experience

Job description

Job Details

• Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
• Location: Lawrence County, PA
• Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
• Job Number: CS-2026-62224-12510
• Department: Department of Transportation
• Division: TR Lawrence Co
• Opening Date: 11/10/2026
• Closing Date: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 12510
• Position Number: 00068147
• Union: AFSCME
• Bargaining Unit: B1
• Pay Group: ST04
• Bureau / Division Code: 00081140
• Bureau / Division: Lawrence County Maintenance
• Worksite Address: 1800 Wilmington Road
• City: New Castle, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 16105
• Contact Name: Michael Horrell
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Become an integral part of the team that supports every mile! As a Roadway Programs Technician 1 with the Department of Transportation, you will play an important role in helping maintain highway and bridge systems throughout the county. Your work will support planning, purchasing, inventory, payroll review, and program monitoring activities that keep operations running smoothly. You will collaborate with experienced professionals while building valuable technical and administrative skills. Make a difference through a career that supports communities across Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Roadway Programs Technician 1 supports the administrative and technical functions that help a County Maintenance Organization maintain highway and bridge systems. This role assists with program monitoring, inventory activities, payroll support, purchasing, and data review to help operations run effectively. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Work Plan Support: Assist with analyzing work plans and adjusting schedules, staffing, materials, equipment, and funding needs to help meet program goals
• Data Review: Analyze system information and reports to track performance, identify issues, and support overall program control
• Payroll Monitoring: Check payroll and work data records for accuracy and address discrepancies involving labor, equipment, materials, and production information
• Inventory Management: Help maintain inventory records, complete goods receipt entries, and monitor stock levels to ensure materials are available when needed
• Purchasing Support: Create purchase requisitions, track rented equipment agreements, reconcile invoices, and process accounting-related records
• Salt Program Assistance: Support salt management activities, review spreader data, and help ensure compliance with department policies

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 New Castle. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within 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

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 three 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.

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.

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.