Transportation Technician

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Hollidaysburg
1620 North Juniata Street (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2025
THE POSITION Engineering District 9-0 is on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join their team as a full-time Transportation Technician. Seize this opportunity to apply now and become a vital part of projects that will influence and enhance the environment you live in! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position represents an entry-level technical role within a survey team, focusing on the operation of both manual and electronic equipment for various types of surveys, including preliminary assessments, right-of-way evaluations, engineering tasks, bridge inspections, construction oversight, and land and property surveys. The individual will utilize a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) workstation to convert survey data into foundational maps, which are essential for the creation and planning of highway and bridge projects. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the interpretation of highway plans to facilitate the staking of construction sites. Responsibilities also include the setup, operation, adjustment, and maintenance of diverse survey instruments, which are crucial for establishing centerlines, measuring angles, and verifying the alignment of structures. The individual will stake out tangents, curve stations, and reference control points, while also employing a level to secure ground elevations, set benchmarks, and determine road grades. Proficiency in operating theodolites, electronic distance measuring devices, electronic total stations, data collectors, portable computers, and telecommunications equipment is required. Furthermore, the role entails the use of various Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and methodologies to pinpoint mapping and survey-grade locations, alongside performing trigonometric and algebraic calculations, preparing field sketches and notes, and reviewing the work of colleagues for accuracy. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 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 $39,785 (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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.