Transportation Technician (Construction)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telework possible after probation

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking Transportation Technician (Construction) in Montoursville, PA to support highway and bridge construction across the district. You will gain hands-on experience and develop technical skills while contributing to community projects.

Responsibilities include assisting inspectors, reviewing documentation, field inspections, traffic control checks, material testing, and project analysis; telework may be approved after probation, with in-office option at

Qualifications

• One year of highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work.
• One year of experience in quality control of materials or building/construction industry experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist inspectors by reviewing work documentation, material usage, and project records.
• Verify costs, quantities, and calculations by auditing project documentation and work orders.
• Inspect road and bridge construction operations for compliance with plans and specs.
• Check placement and maintenance of work zone signs and devices per plans.
• Test materials and collect required certifications and delivery forms.
• Review earthwork, quantity records, and calculations to ensure payments meet requirements.

Skills

Highway/bridge experience

Construction inspection

Job description

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

Location: Lycoming County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CSSC-2026-57874-10210

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Dstr Off 300

Opening Date: 09/16/2026

Closing Date: 9/29/2026 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: 00080300

Bureau / Division: Engineering District 3-0

Worksite Address: 715 Jordan Avenue

City: Montoursville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17754

Contact Name: Elizabeth Swartz

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a meaningful role with the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Technician (Construction)! In this position, you gain hands-on experience that supports highway and bridge construction throughout the district. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable technical skills while contributing to projects that benefit communities every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position plays an important part in supporting construction inspection and project documentation across district worksites. As a Transportation Technician (Construction), you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Support: Assist construction inspectors by reviewing work documentation, material usage, and project records to ensure accuracy
• Technical Reviews: Verify costs, quantities, and calculations by performing audits of project documentation and work orders
• Field Inspection: Inspect road and bridge construction operations and permit work to confirm compliance with plans and specifications
• Traffic Control: Check placement and maintenance of work zone signs and devices according to approved plans and standards
• Material Testing: Test materials incorporated into projects and collect required certifications and delivery forms
• Project Analysis: Review earthwork, quantity records, and calculations to ensure payments and documentation meet department requirements

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) ad-hoc, as approved, after successful completion of probationary period. 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 Montoursville. 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

• 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 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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.