Commonwealth of Pennsylvania logo

Summer Transportation Technician (Seasonal) - Field

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2025-37451-10210. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 7, 2026 TO JANUARY 20, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.


If you are a construction professional eager to kickstart your career with the Commonwealth, Engineering District 5 has an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a Summer Seasonal Transportation Technician to engage in various technical tasks related to transportation construction projects. In this role, you will ensure that all work aligns with approved construction plans, standards, specifications, and contract documents at job sites. This position not only allows you to apply your skills in a real-world environment but also enables you to play a crucial role in the successful execution of essential infrastructure projects that benefit the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for a range of technical tasks focused on inspecting materials and workmanship in highway construction projects. Your role will involve performing inspections and conducting material tests to ensure adherence to contract specifications and certification standards. You will also be tasked with maintaining comprehensive documentation of project activities, including any changes to field plans, progress reports, quality control assessments, and calculations to verify the consistency of materials used. Furthermore, you will assist in inspecting work zone traffic control signs and devices to confirm their proper placement according to established specifications and standards. Daily reporting will take place at job sites in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and/or Schuylkill counties, or at the District Office in Allentown, PA.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Seasonal full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
  • Overtime and shift work may be required
  • 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
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 Class C non-commercial driver's license. 
  • 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.
  • 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 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 once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.