Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the District Materials Engineer, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineer Technician (TET) serves as a District 11 Field Tester. Performs Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) plant inspections, and performs general laboratory testing to ensure compliance with the contract plans and specifications. Obtains and maintains certifications from California Test Methods (CTM), the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) for various test procedures mandated by the standard specifications and contract special provisions.
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.
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(s) located in San Diego County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle. Travel, night shift, and overtime may be required. This position is subject to occasional non-standard shifts, usually without prior notice.
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). 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.
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: Kendra Walker, (858) 472-6503, Kendra.Walker@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Elizabeth Hamilton, (619) 930-7160, Eliizabeth.Hamilton@dot.ca.gov
