Transportation Technician

Transportation Technician

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Transportation Technician

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Clearfield County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56236-10210

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 0200

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10210

Position Number

00201473

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

0080200

Bureau / Division

TR District 2-0 Engineering Office

Worksite Address

70 PennDOT Drive

City

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16830

Contact Name

Heather Sage

Contact Phone

814.496.6092

Contact Email

[email protected]

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Would you like to play a key role in developing the accurate measurements that guide the roads and bridges you travel every day? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Transportation Technician and help support important surveying and mapping work across the state. This entry level position provides you with hands-on experience with the tools and technology used to guide future highway and bridge projects. Here, you will learn the skills that help keep construction projects safe, precise, and operational. If you want to support transportation improvements that benefit communities every day, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports survey teams that collect measurements used to plan roadway and bridge projects. The work involves operating instruments, reviewing data, and helping to prepare maps for engineering use. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Survey Support:Assist in operating surveying instruments to collect measurements for transportation projects

• Equipment Operation:Set up and adjust tools such as GPS receivers, electronic total stations, and data collectors

• Data Processing:Use Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software to convert field information into maps and drawings

• Field Calculation:Perform math and trigonometry computations to check measurements and locations

• Record Keeping:Prepare and update field notes, sketches, and survey records for engineering use

• Communication Duties:Coordinate with team members using hand signals, radios, and verbal communication

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• 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 .

• 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:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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 oncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work do you possess?

• 1 year or more

• 6 months but less than 1 year

• Less than 6 months

• None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time experience in quality control of materials do you possess?

• 1 year or more

• 6 months but less than 1 year

• Less than 6 months

• None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time experience in building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics do you possess?

• 1 year or more

• 6 months but less than 1 year

• Less than 6 months

• None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much college coursework have you completed in Construction Technology/Architecture, Building Construction Technology, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or Surveying? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• 30 credits or more

• Less than 30 credits

• None

08

Have you completed post-high school training in Carpentry, Welding, as an Operator, or in Survey? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) or post high school vocational training record for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes

• No

09

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND HIGHWAY DESIGN

Performs technical drafting work utilizing Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) stations for highway plans, bridge plans, right of way plot plans, and similar supplemental drawings.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing technical drafting work for highway plans, bridge plans, right of way plot plans, and similar supplemental drawings related to highway design.

• B. I have experience performing technical drafting work for plans or supplemental drawings NOT related to highway design.

• C. I have successfully completed college level coursework related to engineering, surveying, highway design/construction, or plans reading.

• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience performing technical drafting work related to highway design.

• The type(s) of plans or supplemental drawings.

• Your level of responsibility.

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – WORKPLACE SAFETY

Completes work according to general safety guidelines by using appropriate safety and protective equipment. Reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the appropriate authority. Corrects any safety hazards in the work area and reports them to the supervisor. Attends required safety training and follows all requirements of safety manuals, policies, and laws.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reporting workplace incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority and correcting any deficiencies.

• B. I have experience reporting workplace incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority; however, SOMEONE ELSE took action to correct any deficiencies.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to safety practices.

• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to reporting workplace incidents and safety hazards or correcting deficiencies.

• Your level of responsibility.

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University/Training Source

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COMMUNICATION

Prepares and interprets field survey notes concerning highway plans, bridge plans, right-of-way plot plans, and similar supplemental drawings. Communicates project specific information with supervisor, PennDOT employees, consultants, and municipalities.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience preparing field survey notes concerning highway design projects to communicate project information to related parties.

• B. I have experience preparing other correspondence/documents concerning projects NOT related to highway design to communicate information to related parties.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, or report writing.

• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience preparing field survey notes or other correspondence and the type(s) of projects.

• Your experience communicating project information to related parties.

• Your level of responsibility.

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov