Transportation Technician (Seasonal)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Transportation Technician for seasonal employment. This role involves inspecting highway and bridge construction, ensuring quality and compliance with specifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction inspection and quality control.

Qualifications

• One year experience in highway or bridge surveying or inspection.
• Experience in quality control of materials or construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Independently inspect phases of bridge and highway construction.
• Assist project supervisor with contractor payment estimates.

Skills

Inspection

Quality Control

Blueprint Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Are you looking for a seasonal job that promises valuable hands-on experience in highway and bridge construction? The PennDOT District 4-0 Engineering Office is actively seeking highly skilled professionals with a strong background in this field. This position is essential to our construction projects, ensuring materials and workmanship not only meet, but exceed contractrequirements and established specifications by completing inspections and testing duties. Bring your expertise to our department and take advantage of this fulfilling opportunity topave the way for a successful future!

As a Transportation Technician, your contributions will directly support the department’s commitment to reducing costs while achieving outstanding quality. In this position, you will independently inspect routine phases of bridge and highway construction by checking grades, elevating and staking out roadway and simple structures, inspecting the alignment and placement of pipes and other drainage facilities, as well as inspecting the placement of concrete and bituminous surface materials, base materials, and other operations as needed.You will have the opportunity to assist the project supervisor with preparing periodic contractor payment estimates and progress reports summarizing the project work activities, including records of labor, material, and equipment used. Additional responsibilities include completing verification tests on concrete projects and maintaining accurate records utilizing theComputerized Documentation System.

Apply today to become an essential part of our department that strives to enhance, connect, and add value to our communities by providing a sustainable, equitable transportation system and quality services for all!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This is a vendor-controlled position, work schedule is flexible.
• 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.

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:

• You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

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.