Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the 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. Incumbent works in the field performing inspections and ensuring contractor compliance with all contract requirements. Ensures SWPPP and safety procedures are in compliance and notifies contractors immediately when not in compliance. Assists Resident Engineers in administrative duties related to construction projects.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Job will have exposure to night work, fog, field work, earthwork, paving operations, weather conditions, equipment, machinery, lab conditions, heat, cold, dust, gas, fumes, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, humidity, and high decibels of noise. Hard hat and safety vest or approved safety shirt must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. While at the Construction office employees will normally work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Incumbent may be required to participate in the rotation program. Workload may subject employee to frequent night work, changes of shift, frequent changes of work hours and workdays, and geographic transfer. Travel is required. A valid California driver’s license is desired. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Overtime may be required.
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 available at the USPS, are