Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 50241967	Description Activated On: 1/22/2026 10:51:50 AM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

The Posted and Bonded Roads Transportation Technician is responsible to ensure that the state highways system in District 3-0 are inspected and maintained according to the department’s guidelines and procedures.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

As a Transportation Technician under the supervision of the Posted and Bonded Roads Coordinator, the duties and responsibilities of the technician include, but not limited to, the following:

- Perform Initial, Weekly and Final roadway inspections as directed and document the condition of the roadway.
- Gather data from roadway inspections for input into the Posted and Bonded Roads Roadway Condition Survey database.
- Input data into the Roadway Condition Survey database.
- Photo document and video log existing roadway conditions as needed.
- Alert appropriate personnel to potential safety hazards on inspected roadways.
- Inspection of roadway maintenance and upgrade projects including Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.
- Perform posting inspections of a roadway for possible weight restriction
- Prepare Engineering and Traffic Studies on potential posted roadways.
- Transfer photos and videos from camera to storage devices and locations.
- Assess damage to roadway and recommend actions based on those assessments.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

The employee must be able to assess the condition of a roadway, and make a recommendation to their supervisor based on that assessment. The employee must communicate their recommendation clearly, and without bias, for a decision by the supervisor.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Class C Driver's License

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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Travel across various types of terrain.
2.	Read, write, and speak clearly.
3.	Input/receive information utilizing electronic devices and a variety of software systems.
4.	Maneuver safely around moving traffic and equipment.
5.	React immediately to hazard warning devices, such as signs, sirens, and alarms.
6.	Use required personal protective equipment and be responsible for its care, storage, and maintenance.
7.	Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, and climb; lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Withstand periods of heavy exertion.
8.	Travel to inspection sites.
9.	Tolerate exposure to noise, outdoors, adverse weather conditions, various plants and insects, and chemicals within Safety Data Sheet (SDS) limits.
10.	Work extended hours in excess of eight hours per shift seasonally and/or be on call beyond normal business hours.