Reference #: 4512616
THE POSITIONThe Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a Transportation Technician to join their team. As a Transportation Technician, your main responsibilities will include carrying out entry-level technical tasks related to inspecting materials and workmanship on highway construction or bridge construction projects. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that all construction work is done in compliance with approved construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications.If you believe you have the skills and qualifications required for this position, don't hesitate to submit your application today! This is a great opportunity to contribute to important infrastructure projects and make a positive impact on transportation systems in your community. Join the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Technician and be part of a team dedicated to upholding quality and safety standards in construction projects. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in transportation engineering.
DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, you will be responsible for conducting preliminary inspections across all stages of transportation construction projects. You will work closely with contractors and surveyors to verify grades, elevations, structure stake-out, and roadway stake-out. Additionally, you will assist in the completion of necessary documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements. Utilizing both computer and iPad technology, this role will be tasked with documenting project progress and entering daily information into an electronic system. You will also be responsible for generating reports as needed to track project milestones and schedules, as well as monitoring material quantities and testing methods, whether manual or computerized.Collaboration is key in this position, as you will interact with various stakeholders including Department staff, federal, state, and local agencies, legislators, and the general public. This ensures effective communication and administration of transportation construction projects, promoting transparency and accountability throughout the process. The role also involves resolving any field construction issues that may arise, such as inspecting the placement of materials like cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage materials. This role will be required to produce reports, interpret results, and track progress to ensure project success and compliance with regulations.Furthermore, you will perform mathematical calculations to assess material consistency, create sketches, document field plan changes, and maintain detailed construction inspection reports. You will also conduct compaction testing of sub-surface materials during construction to guarantee quality and adherence to standards, ultimately ensuring that transportation projects are completed in accordance with all relevant regulations and procedures.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
The position will be reporting to various projects sites within York County, however limited travel to District 8-0 at 2140 Herr Street may be required. Travel reimbursement may be possible.
Vendor-controlled flex schedule.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
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 combinat on of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
This particular position requires possession of a Class C non-commercial 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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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 will 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
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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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.