Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Engineering Technician in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4538339 THE POSITION The Department of Transportation is actively seeking a talented Engineering Technician to join our team. This amazing opportunity is part of a 12-month trainee program aimed at helping you gain proficiency in various technical tasks related to surveying. As a member of the survey team, you will operate both manual and electronic equipment for a range of surveys, including preliminary, right-of-way, engineering, bridge, construction, land, and property surveys. Do not let this chance slip away, apply now and embark on a fulfilling career in the transportation industry!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK The responsibilities of this position include assisting in the setup, operation, adjustment, and maintenance of survey instruments, as well as establishing centerlines, measuring angles, and verifying alignments of structures. Additionally, tasks involve staking out tangents, curve stations, and reference control points. The role also entails using a level to determine ground elevations, set benchmarks, and calculate grades on roads. Operating theodolites, electronic distance measuring equipment, total stations, data collectors, portable computers, and telecommunications devices is part of the job. Utilizing various Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and techniques to establish mapping and survey grade point locations is essential. Other duties include performing trigonometric and algebraic calculations, creating field sketches and notes, and reviewing the work of colleagues. Furthermore, assisting with survey team tasks such as operating automatic levels, transits, data collectors, total stations, prisms, chains, and rods using traditional and electronic tools is required. Making on-site decisions regarding the location and documentation of traverse and topography points is also part of the role.
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. This position will be a member of a Survey Field Crew. Candidate will report to maintenance sheds to join up in the Survey Crew Truck to travel to job sites. 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:
An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology. 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. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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 applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 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. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.