Transportation Technician
About The Position
Would you enjoy a career helping to ensure that construction projects meet safety and quality standards across Pennsylvania? The Transportation Technician position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers an exciting way to support safe and successful construction projects. You will observe field work, review project documentation, and help ensure contractors follow required standards. This role strengthens your inspection, communication, and problem-solving skills. Apply today to join an agency dedicated to quality, safety, and public service! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on assisting with construction inspection services and project documentation to support safe, high-quality work. You will observe operations, record project activities, and help verify contractor compliance. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties: Construction Inspection: Assist with inspecting routine phases of highway construction including grades, elevations, and work zone controls Project Documentation: Review work unit records and materials used to ensure accuracy and conformance with policies Field Observation: Observe construction operations and enforce contract requirements to maintain quality standards Technical Review: Read and research plans, drawings, contracts, specifications, and manuals related to construction projects Material Testing: Support testing of materials and interpret specifications for sampling and inspection methods Record Maintenance: Prepare and update inspection reports, sketches, field notes, and project documentation including electronic applications
Requirements
- 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
- Must meet the PA residency requirement
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
Responsibilities
- Assist with inspecting routine phases of highway construction including grades, elevations, and work zone controls
- Review work unit records and materials used to ensure accuracy and conformance with policies
- Observe construction operations and enforce contract requirements to maintain quality standards
- Read and research plans, drawings, contracts, specifications, and manuals related to construction projects
- Support testing of materials and interpret specifications for sampling and inspection methods
- Prepare and update inspection reports, sketches, field notes, and project documentation including electronic applications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
