Transportation Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lycoming County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position focuses on drafting and technical design work that supports roadway projects and improves transportation systems. Your primary responsibilities will entail creating plans, reviewing project details, and working closely with engineers and designers to keep projects on schedule. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties: Drafting Work: Prepare roadway plans and technical drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and other design software. Design Support: Assist with minor roadway designs, grade lines, drainage layouts, and project calculations. Plan Review: Examine construction and right-of-way plans for accuracy and completeness. Field Investigations: Visit project sites to observe terrain, drainage, and other physical conditions for design use. Project Coordination: Communicate with engineers, designers, and municipalities to complete assignments on time. Data Application: Apply survey notes, engineering data, and aerial photographs when preparing plans.

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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• Must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania to telework.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway plans and technical drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and other design software
• Assist with minor roadway designs, grade lines, drainage layouts, and project calculations
• Examine construction and right-of-way plans for accuracy and completeness
• Visit project sites to observe terrain, drainage, and other physical conditions for design use
• Communicate with engineers, designers, and municipalities to complete assignments on time
• Apply survey notes, engineering data, and aerial photographs when preparing plans

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed