Transportation Technician - Dauphin County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Dauphin County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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THE POSITION:

The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a Transportation Technician to join their team.

As a Transportation Technician, your main responsibilities will include carrying out entry-level technical tasks related to inspecting materials and workmanship on highway construction or bridge construction projects.

Your role will be crucial in ensuring that all construction work is done in compliance with approved construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


  • In this position, you will be responsible for conducting preliminary inspections across all stages of transportation construction projects. You will work closely with contractors and surveyors to verify grades, elevations, structure stakeout, and roadway stakeout. Additionally, you will assist in the completion of necessary documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements. Utilizing both computer and iPad technology, this role will be tasked with documenting project progress and entering daily information into an electronic system. You will also be responsible for generating reports as needed to track project milestones and schedules, as well as monitoring material quantities and testing methods, whether manual or computerized.
  • Collaboration is key in this position, as you will interact with various stakeholders including Department staff, federal, state, and local agencies, legislators, and the general public. This ensures effective communication and administration of transportation construction projects, promoting transparency and accountability throughout the process. The role also involves resolving any field construction issues that may arise, such as inspecting the placement of materials like cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage materials. This role will be required to produce reports, interpret results, and track progress to ensure project success and compliance with regulations.
  • Furthermore, you will perform mathematical calculations to assess material consistency, create sketches, document field plan changes, and maintain detailed construction inspection reports. You will also conduct compaction testing of subsurface materials during construction to guarantee quality and adherence to standards, ultimately ensuring that transportation projects are completed in accordance with all relevant regulations and procedures.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with 30minute lunch.
  • The position will be reporting to various projects sites within York County, however limited travel to District 80 at 2140 Herr Street may be required. Travel reimbursement may be possible.
  • Vendorcontrolled flex schedule.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


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 requires possession of a Class C noncommercial 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:


Veterans:

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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:


  • 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.
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