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Job Posting: Junior Engineering Technician

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation • Marysville, CA • 1d ago

Job Posting: Junior Engineering Technician

Department of Transportation

JC-500493

Final Filing Date: 12/24/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the close supervision of a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans) or Lead Worker, the incumbent will function as an entry level trainee member of a field survey crew. He or she will learn and perform the most routine, sub-professional survey related duties in a field or office setting.

Works closely with the Party Chief and survey crew to ensure complete and accurate data collection, note keeping, and field sketches. Utilizes a survey rod, chain and other survey equipment to set points, measure distances and establish elevation points; holds and sets targets and back sights for line and grade; cuts and clears brush, debris and other materials as directed to improve lines of sight and/or facilitate other survey activities. Marks survey stakes and lath with field information as directed, places a variety of construction stakes based on per-determined survey calculations.

PARF# 03-6-266 / JC- 500493

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 703 B St. Marysville, CA 95901, Yuba County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position requires the use of heavy-duty work clothes and safety boots; using cutting tools to clear brush, which can be dense and could include poison oak. Incumbent can expect to lift and swing a sledge hammer weighing approximately 10 pounds to place stakes, monuments, hubs and tack and to break apart material; perform a variety of heavy physical labor tasks, including the lifting and transporting of equipment/material weighing up to 60 pounds; extensive walking, often over steep and uneven terrain, while transporting stakes, supplies, and equipment is necessary. Incumbent works cooperatively and effectively with those contacted during the course of work, including frustrated, angry or emotional individuals; interacts effectively with supervisors, co‑workers, staff from other agencies, contractors and others while contributing to the overall quality, efficiency and productivity of the work unit.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-500493

Position #: 903-201-3008-XXX

Working Title: Junior Engineering Technician

Classification: JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Yuba County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 12/24/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.

Address for Mailing Application Packages

Department of Transportation

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages

Department of Transportation

Drop‑Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State holidays

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.