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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50412509 |
Description Activated On: 1/22/2026 10:21:37 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 Transportation Technician is a beginning level position performing construction inspection activities and related duties. |
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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. Provides inspection services to ensure compliance with contract documents to meet Department goals of reduced cost while maintaining quality. Reviews the documentation of work units completed, and materials used to ensure accuracy and conformance to Department policies. Assists with the direction, coordination, and control of the District's field construction project records and documentation and assists with PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC), Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS), Labor Compliance, and EEO areas. Assists with the inspection of any or all routine phases of highway construction work including checking grades, elevations and stakeout of roadway and simple structures. Assists with the inspection of work zone traffic control signs and devices to ensure that they are placed and maintained in accordance with the Work Zone Traffic Control Plan and Publication 212, 213 or (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Performs routine mathematical calculations to determine consistency of materials being used, draws sketches, notes field plan changes and maintains consolidated inspection, progress and quality control reports associated with the work being accomplished. Closely observes construction operations/plant operations/material testing and enforces contract requirements. Reads, understands, and researches plans, drawings, cross sections, contracts, specifications, manuals and publications as required. Assists with the inspection of and has the ability to inspect all items listed in Pub 408. Prepares and maintains necessary documentation including: mobile computing iPad Applications, Project Site Activities (PSA’s), materials book, concrete/bituminous inspection books, plant diaries, straight line charts, and as-built drawings. Performs construction project field office duties. Provides assistance in the testing of materials and inspection of the work being performed. Interprets contract and Departmental specifications and requirements to the contractor in testing and sampling methods. Function productively within winter assignment. Perform other related duties as required. Safety: 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate the contractor’s operations: •Immediately stop any unsafe actions. •Engage in an ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership. Succession Planning: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Green Plan Policy: Commit to following the Departments Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principals. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employee's performance review. FLSA: Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for 7.50 hour/day. |
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. Decisions are made by the individual in this position based on the directives in the Project Office Manual, the requirements in Publication 408, and signed contract documents. Based on the directives in these three Department documents, the individual will either make the decision themselves or refers to the supervisor. |
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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 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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