Transportation Technician

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Cannon Run West (PA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Technician to gain hands-on experience in inspection, documentation and coordination of transportation construction projects. You will learn field skills through real-world site work and collaborate with experienced staff to support safety and quality standards.

Primary duties include construction inspection, documentation review, field measurements, traffic control checks, material testing and

Qualifications

• One year of highway/bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection experience or equivalent in quality control or related field.
• Equivalently, an combination of experience and training that demonstrates the required ability.

Responsibilities

• Observe construction operations, materials and workmanship for contract compliance.
• Check completed work units and material records for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Verify grades, elevations, and basic structure/roadway stakeout activities.
• Inspect work zone signs and devices for proper placement and maintenance.
• Assist with sampling, testing and interpretation of results for quality control.
• Prepare and organize project documentation, reports, charts, and inspection logs.

Education

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Tools

Blueprints

Plans

Job description

Would you enjoy a career where you can learn how roadway construction projects come to life and make a difference in your community? The Transportation Technician position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a hands‑on start in the world of construction and roadway projects. This role introduces you to inspection work that helps keep transportation projects safe and efficient. You will learn important skills through real field experience and teamwork with knowledgeable staff. Apply today to start building a strong foundation for professional growth within the agency!

This position supports inspection, documentation, and coordination activities that ensure transportation construction projects meet required standards. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Inspection: Observe construction operations, materials, and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Documentation Review: Check completed work units and material records for accuracy and adherence to policies
• Field Measurements: Verify grades, elevations, and basic structure or roadway stakeout activities
• Traffic Control Check: Inspect work zone signs and devices to confirm proper placement and maintenance
• Material Testing: Assist with sampling, testing, and interpretation of results to support quality control
• Record Maintenance: Prepare and organize project documentation, reports, charts, and inspection logs

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 King of Prussia. 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• One year of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid PA Class C driver's license or equivalent.
• 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.