Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Junior Engineering Technician. Under supervision of the Area Construction Senior Transportation Engineer and with direction from the lead Resident Engineer, incumbent performs various technical field and office tasks of average difficulty relating to transportation construction. Collects engineering data, samples construction materials and performs materials testing per standard procedures and coordinates with contractor’s personnel on various construction projects. Performs general construction office duties relating to administration of construction contracts including quantity calculations, processing contract change orders, preparing estimates for monthly progress payments, etc. Assists the Resident Engineer in drafting change orders, contract estimates, and other documents and reports involved in construction projects. Makes construction projects inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Inspects construction related work as to the quantity, quality, and methodology. Advises Resident Engineer of problems or situations on project sites. Records Manpower and equipment usage along with pertinent details. Prepares documentation of the work performed. Prepares daily reports. Performs inspection of finished products and calculation of units completed for payment and monitors Contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with safety orders. Performs asphalt concrete and portland cement concrete plant inspections.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician / Junior Engineering Technician 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. 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 8530 W. Roosevelt Ave, Visalia, Tulare County. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes availabl
