Transportation Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Harrisburg, PA is hiring a Transportation Technician to support highway construction inspection, material review, and project documentation. This full-time role offers hands-on field work, teamwork, and opportunities to learn essential inspection skills while ensuring safety and quality across districts.

Responsibilities include observing construction phases, checking grades and stakeout, reviewing materials and test results,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe routine phases of highway construction and check grades, elevations, and stakeout work.
• Examine materials and testing results to confirm consistency with contract requirements.
• Inspect work zone signs and devices to ensure proper placement and maintenance.
• Maintain reports, sketches, diaries, and digital records related to construction activities.
• Support plant operations, material testing, and enforcement of contract specifications.
• Explain department requirements and testing procedures to contractors during project work.

Skills

Highway surveying experience

Construction inspection experience

Blueprints interpretation

Education

Valid Class C Driver's License

Job description

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

Location: Dauphin County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CSSC-2026-58840-10210

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Dstr Off 800

Opening Date: 09/22/2026

Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 10210

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: B1

Pay Group: ST04

Bureau / Division Code: 00080800

Bureau / Division: Transportation Dauphin County 8-0

Worksite Address: 2140 Herr Street

City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17103

Contact Name: John Eisenhart

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Begin a career that puts you at the center of roadway construction and quality work. As a Transportation Technician for the Department of Transportation, you will learn essential inspection skills while supporting safe and efficient travel. This role offers hands‑on experience, teamwork, and meaningful responsibility. Join a group committed to building reliable transportation systems for all communities.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports construction inspection and project documentation to help ensure that highway work meets required standards. It involves reviewing materials, tracking project activities, and assisting with field operations. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Inspection: Observe routine phases of highway construction and check grades, elevations, and stakeout work
• Material Review: Examine materials and testing results to confirm consistency with contract requirements
• Traffic Control Check: Inspect work zone signs and devices to ensure proper placement and maintenance
• Project Documentation: Maintain reports, sketches, diaries, and digital records related to construction activities
• Field Coordination: Support plant operations, material testing, and enforcement of contract specifications
• Contract Interpretation: Explain department requirements and testing procedures to contractors during project work

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.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• This position is based in Dauphin County and requires travel to project field offices within PennDOT District 8-0, including Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Perry Counties.
• 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 in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work;
• One year of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics;
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• 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).

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.