Department of Transportation
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineering Technician acts as a lead worker for the Field Materials Testing Unit to oversee performance of material testing and analysis on soil, aggregate, asphalt and concrete samples to meet Caltrans specifications and contract requirements for highway construction projects. Incumbent will also perform smoothness testing of existing pavements to determine the extent of pavement smoothness correction and to evaluate / analyze the smoothness of old and new pavements. Must have valid California driver license.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineering Technician acts as a lead worker for the Field Materials Testing Unit to oversee performance of material testing and analysis on soil, aggregate, asphalt and concrete samples to meet Caltrans specifications and contract requirements for highway construction projects. Incumbent will also perform smoothness testing of existing pavements to determine the extent of pavement smoothness correction and to evaluate / analyze the smoothness of old and new pavements. Must have valid California driver license.
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 not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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).
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.
