Reference #: 4539902
THE POSITION:
The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a skilled individual to join their team as a Transportation Technician. This role involves carrying out construction materials inspection tasks and other associated responsibilities at a journeyman level. If you have the necessary expertise, do not hesitate to submit your application today and seize this opportunity to contribute to the transportation sector.DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
As part of this role, you will be responsible for conducting materials inspection services to verify adherence to contract specifications in order to help the Department achieve its objectives of cost reduction without compromising on quality. All decisions related to these responsibilities will be made in accordance with established policies and procedures, and will be confined to the scope of authority assigned to the specific positions.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Vendor-controlled flex schedule.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time ad-hoc during the Winter season. 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.
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 combination 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.
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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us [email protected].
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 req est for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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.
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.How to apply:Click Apply Now, select a résumé, then click Continue. Proceed to final screen using Employer's follow-up instructions for completing the application on their website.