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Job description
Salary
$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Location
Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 600
Opening Date
09/21/2026
Closing Date
10/4/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10210
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Transportation, District 6-0
Worksite Address
7000 Geerdes Boulevard
City
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19406
Contact Name
Sarah McInnes
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Would you enjoy a career where you can learn how roadway construction projects come to life and make a difference in your community? The Transportation Technician position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a hands-on start in the world of construction and roadway projects. This role introduces you to inspection work that helps keep transportation projects safe and efficient. You will learn important skills through real field experience and teamwork with knowledgeable staff. Apply today to start building a strong foundation for professional growth within the agency!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports inspection, documentation, and coordination activities that ensure transportation construction projects meet required standards. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties:
Construction Inspection: Observe construction operations, materials, and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements
Documentation Review: Check completed work units and material records for accuracy and adherence to policies
Field Measurements: Verify grades, elevations, and basic structure or roadway stakeout activities
Traffic Control Check: Inspect work zone signs and devices to confirm proper placement and maintenance
Material Testing: Assist with sampling, testing, and interpretation of results to support quality control
Record Maintenance: Prepare and organize project documentation, reports, charts, and inspection logs
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
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
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 also requires possession of a valid PA Class C driver's license or equivalent.
You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
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 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.
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.
Who can apply
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