Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Waterford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to support Erie County operations. You will review data, manage storeroom inventory, and coordinate SAP-driven processes to keep crews supplied and projects on track.

You will analyze reports, prepare purchase requests, maintain records, and help ensure accurate material tracking and timely reporting for roadway maintenance programs in Waterford and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• One year of data analysis or inventory experience in operations.
• Associate's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• PA residency requirement and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Data Review: Analyze inventory and usage reports to support planning.
• Storeroom Management: Receive, store and distribute supplies with accurate records.
• Purchasing Support: Prepare purchase requests and code transactions.
• Material Tracking: Maintain stock levels and update reorder points.
• Inventory Oversight: Perform physical counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Shipment Coordination: Log and inspect incoming/outgoing shipments.

Skills

Data analysis

Inventory management

Purchasing support

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Highway Engineering Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location: Erie County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-56469-12510

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Erie Co

Opening Date: 08/18/2026

Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 12510

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: B1

Pay Group: ST04

Worksite Address: 9031 Peach Street

City: Waterford, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16441

Contact Name: Jennifer Ross

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you eager to take on a role that keeps roadway operations organized, efficient, and fully supported? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 and help keep maintenance operations structured and productive. This role gives you the chance to work with data, materials, and inventory systems that support roadway projects across Erie County. You will play an important part in ensuring that crews have the resources and information they need to succeed. Apply today to step into a position where your accuracy and attention to detail make a real difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports roadway maintenance operations by reviewing data, managing inventory, and coordinating storeroom activities. Through your work, you will help to ensure materials are available, records remain accurate, and reports support efficient planning and operations. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Review: Analyze inventory and usage reports to support maintenance planning and compliance
• Storeroom Management: Receive, store, and distribute supplies while maintaining accurate inventory records
• Purchasing Support: Prepare purchase requests, code purchasing card transactions, and resolve order issues
• Material Tracking: Maintain stock levels, issue materials through SAP, and update reorder points as needed
• Inventory Oversight: Perform physical inventory checks, reconcile discrepancies, and assist with transfer or disposal of unused items
• Shipment Coordination: Log, inspect, and process incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and quality

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.
• Winter shifts will be required.
• This position may require overtime.
• 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

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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.