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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Transportation Technician (Seasonal) in Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4356430 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-74573-10210. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 24, 2024 TO FEBRUARY 7, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Are you looking for a thrilling opportunity to work with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)? We are searching for talented individuals to join our team as Transportation Technicians. Employees in these seasonal positions work on highway and bridge construction projects. You perform a variety of inspection and testing duties to assure that materials and workmanship conform to contract requirements and established specifications. If you have a passion for reviewing technical bridge and structural plans, analyzing sketches, and survey data, then this could be the ideal role for you. Apply today for this dynamic opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK A Seasonal Transportation Technician provides inspection services to ensure compliance with contract documents to meet department goals of reduced cost while maintaining quality.
Duties include assisting in reviewing the documentation of work units completed and materials used to ensure accuracy and conformance to department policies and assisting with the Computer Documentation System and mobile construction application utilizing a PennDOT issued iPad. You also assist in providing direction, coordination, and control of the district's field construction project records and documentation. In addition, you assist with technical reviews of computed costs of materials used in highway and bridge construction projects. and verify that documentation and work orders submitted by Project Management staff are complete and accurate.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time, seasonal employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch. Positions are vendor controlled with a flex schedule. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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 m re 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.
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.
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.