Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer for the Office of Maintenance Engineering and the functional direction of a Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for performing culvert inspection activities throughout the District maintenance area. Job assignments may be subject to rotation, changes in work shift, work hours and workdays and may require fieldwork and travel on short notice. Travel is required; incumbent must possess a valid Class C Drivers License.
The incumbent assists in maintaining and developing the District 3 culvert database. Performs post processing and quality control of culvert inventory data collected in the field. Uploads processed culvert inventory data into the culvert database. Acts to improve the database through training and working with district and HQ staff. The incumbent will continually communicate related information utilizing culvert inventory data with District 3 management and other personnel in Design, Hydraulics, field Maintenance, Construction and HQ staff.
The incumbent conducts culvert inspections on the field throughout the District and may require utilizing the remote camera. Incumbent documents and prepares culvert reports, organizes and assures integrity of the photos and files collected in the field pertinent to drainage systems. Identifies the condition of the culverts on the State highway system with regard to any failure of the roadbed itself that might damage adjacent property, property downstream or endanger life. Inspections require a thorough knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in highway maintenance and construction and the ability to identify culvert maintenance strategies and types of culvert defects that lead to structural failure.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located in Marysville, Yuba County. While at their base operation, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting and be required to sit or stand for prolonged periods. Field work is required where exposure to high-speed traffic will occur. Incumbent must follow all policies, procedures and safe working practices. Incumbent will also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat and cold.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license with P (Passenger/Bus), H (Hazardous Materials), and N (Tank Vehicle) endorsements and possession of a qualified applicator certificate for pesticides issued by Cal-EPA is desired.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Zoe Frey
(916) 654-4385
Zoe.Frey@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jillian Reese
(530) 812-6271
jillian.reese@dot.ca.gov
