Transportation Technician: Remote-Eligible Field Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Technician to support construction inspection, documentation review, and field coordination across projects. You will inspect activities for compliance and ensure safety and quality in highway work.

This full-time role offers a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule, potential telework part-time/seasonal up to 3 days, and Pennsylvania residency requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Project Inspection: Inspect construction activities to verify compliance with contract requirements and project plans
• Documentation Review: Review records of completed work and materials to ensure accuracy and adherence to department standards
• Field Coordination: Assist with organizing and maintaining project records, documentation systems, and required reporting tools
• Construction Checks: Check grades, elevations, and work zone setups for proper placement and safety compliance
• Material Evaluation: Make calculations, note field changes, and observe material testing to confirm consistency and quality

Skills

Highway surveying

Bridge inspection

Construction inspection

Documentation review

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Technician to support construction inspection, documentation review, and field coordination across projects. You will inspect activities for compliance and ensure safety and quality in highway work.

This full-time role offers a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule, potential telework part-time/seasonal up to 3 days, and Pennsylvania residency requirements.