Transportation Technician - Design-Bridge Squad

The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 3, a prominent authority in the upkeep of the state's highways, is currently looking to fill a Transportation Technician position. This role is ideal for individuals who have a passion for drafting and evaluating technical designs related to bridges and structures, as well as reviewing sketches, existing highway and bridge plans, and field survey data.

If you are eager to contribute to the enhancement of Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we encourage you to seize this exciting opportunity and submit your application today!

This position entails engaging in technical tasks that support the creation of diverse bridge and structural plans, maps, and related drawings. You will employ Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software to produce detailed technical drawings for bridges and other structures. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the drafting and detailing processes necessary for developing final bridge and structural plans based on preliminary sketches, existing highway and bridge plans, as well as field survey data.

The scope of work encompasses various structures, including reinforced concrete box culverts, simple span bridges, metal plate culverts, and basic bridge rehabilitation projects. In this role, you will undertake a range of drafting and minor design tasks related to bridge or structural projects, working under the supervision of a bridge and structural designer, civil engineer, or draftsman. Your work will involve utilizing CADD tools or traditional drafting methods to prepare and verify mathematical calculations, establish horizontal and vertical alignments, and set drainage parameters using appropriate mathematical formulas.

Additionally, you will participate in field inspections of bridges associated with rehabilitation and replacement projects, where you will create field inspection notes and sketches under the guidance of professional and technical staff.

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 the probationary period. 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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes)
• You will receive further communication about this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

Qualifications

• 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 requirements. 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

Legal Requirements:

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

• 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…