Roadway Programs Technician 1

THE POSITION

Are you eager to take on a role that keeps roadway operations organized, efficient, and fully supported? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 and help keep maintenance operations structured and productive. This role gives you the chance to work with data, materials, and inventory systems that support roadway projects across Erie County. You will play an important part in ensuring that crews have the resources and information they need to succeed. Apply today to step into a position where your accuracy and attention to detail make a real difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports roadway maintenance operations by reviewing data, managing inventory, and coordinating storeroom activities. Through your work, you will help to ensure materials are available, records remain accurate, and reports support efficient planning and operations. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Review: Analyze inventory and usage reports to support maintenance planning and compliance
• Storeroom Management: Receive, store, and distribute supplies while maintaining accurate inventory records
• Purchasing Support: Prepare purchase requests, code purchasing card transactions, and resolve order issues
• Material Tracking: Maintain stock levels, issue materials through SAP, and update reorder points as needed
• Inventory Oversight: Perform physical inventory checks, reconcile discrepancies, and assist with transfer or disposal of unused items
• Shipment Coordination: Log, inspect, and process incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and quality

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Winter shifts will be required.
• This position may require overtime.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience in analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment and graduation from high school or GED equivalent; or
• An Associate's Degree in a field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or other closely related program; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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 applica