Transportation Technician - Materials Unit

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Oil City (Venango County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania through PennDOT, District 1 Materials Unit, seeks a Transportation Technician to inspect construction materials, oversee testing, and ensure compliance with standards. You will document results, monitor field operations, and interpret project plans to confirm correct materials are used.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and public service, with telework options and standard hours in Oil City, PA.

Qualifications

• One year of highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection experience.
• One year of quality control of materials or construction industry experience, including reading/ interpreting blueprints.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid Class C non-commercial driver's license not suspended.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass background investigation.
• Veterans' preference under PA law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103).
• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711.
• Accommodations for disabilities can be discussed in advance.

Responsibilities

• Material Inspection: verify materials meet specs and document details.
• Testing Oversight: observe tests and review compliance with PTM, AASHTO, ASTM.
• Field Monitoring: observe construction and plant operations for contract compliance.
• Documentation Review: enter data into eCAMMS and keep sampling/testing records.
• Equipment Verification: check calibration of department and vendor equipment.
• Plan Interpretation: read project plans or blueprints to confirm material use.

Job description

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Venango County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CSSC-2026-57194-10210

Department of Transportation

TR Dstr Off 100

09/02/2026

9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

10210

00190668

AFSCME

B1

ST04

00080100

TR Dist. Off 0100

255 Elm Street

Oil City, Pennsylvania

16301

Erin Freer

814.678.7399

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), District 1 Materials Unit as a Transportation Technician and help support the quality of materials used in major transportation projects. This role allows you to make a direct impact on the safety and performance of roads and structures across the region. You will work with dedicated professionals who value accuracy, teamwork, and public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on inspecting construction materials, performing quality assurance tasks, and ensuring compliance with testing standards and contract specifications. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Material Inspection: Verify materials delivered to projects meet specifications and include accurate documentation
• Testing Oversight: Observe technicians performing tests and review compliance with Pennsylvania Test Method (PTM), American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) standards
• Field Monitoring: Closely observe construction and plant operations to ensure contract requirements are followed
• Documentation Review: Enter information into electronic Construction and Materials Management System (eCAMMS) and maintain accurate sampling and testing records
• Equipment Verification: Check calibration of Department and vendor equipment including scales and testing apparatus
• Plan Interpretation: Read and interpret project plans and blueprints to confirm correct materials are used

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, Seasonal Adhoc 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 Oil City. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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; 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 a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license that is not under suspension.
• 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.