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Job description
Salary
$18.83 Hourly
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time
Job Number
N-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Hwy Sf Trfc Op Div
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/1/ :59 PM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants
50
Job Code
93000
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Operations, Highway Safety and Traffic Operations Division, Sign Shop
Worksite Address
21st and Herr Streets
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17103
Contact Email
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N- WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 8, 2026 TO JULY 18, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
NOTE: This posting will close on October 1, 2026 or after 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Join a team where craftsmanship, learning, and public service come together in one rewarding path! The Tradesman Helper position with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to learn valuable skills in a hands-on shop setting. You will support the work that keeps traffic moving safely across the state. This role allows you to grow your abilities while taking part in meaningful public service. Apply today and take the first step towards building a strong future!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role supports the work of the sign shop by helping make traffic signs for statewide use. It provides hands-on learning that builds important skills for future growth. As a Tradesman Helper, you will perform the following duties:
Shop Training: Learn tasks and tools used in the manufacture of traffic signs under guidance from shop staff
Tool Use: Operate hand tools and equipment to complete assigned shop projects
Equipment Support: Assist with setting up, adjusting, and maintaining equipment used in sign production
Paint Application: Mix and apply paint through the silk screen process for sign creation
Sign Layout: Lay out and apply letters, numbers, and figures on sign blanks following print details
Inventory Help: Assist with organizing and maintaining shop inventory and materials
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Temporary, full-time employment - 9 months
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:
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).
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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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 and click on Veterans.
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.
Who can apply
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