Transportation Technician

THE POSITION Start a role that helps improve roadway design projects across Lycoming County. The Transportation Technician with the Department of Transportation, Lycoming County, supports important drafting and design work. This position offers steady learning, teamwork, and hands-on project experience. Join a mission-driven team where your work supports safer travel for everyone. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports roadway design by preparing plans, completing drafting assignments, and assisting with technical calculations for minor highway projects. It involves using CADD software, interpreting survey data, and contributing to design work from early sketches through final plans. As a Transportation Technician, you will perform the following duties: Plan Preparation: Prepare and check roadway plans, construction drawings, and right-of-way layouts using CADD software Technical Drafting: Complete detailed drafting work from preliminary sketches through final design plans Design Support: Assist engineers by setting alignments, performing calculations, and developing drainage or grade layouts Survey Interpretation: Apply survey notes, field data, and aerial photographs to support plan development Field Review: Conduct field investigations to observe terrain, drainage, and physical site conditions 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, upon successful completion of probationary period. 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 Montoursville. 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 (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 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 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 refl…

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