Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer (Caltrans) and/or general direction of a Transportation Engineer (Civil), the Junior Engineering Technician (JET) will function as an entry-level member of a construction field office staff. The incumbent will learn basic construction principles and perform nonprofessional construction-related duties in a field or office setting. Based on annual workload needs, the incumbent may be re-assigned to different construction offices within District 2.
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.
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
This is a reposting of JC-448665. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered. Employees will be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Incumbent may be required to travel to work sites in Siskiyou, Lassen, Modoc, Trinity, Shasta, Plumas, and Tehama Counties and will need a valid driver’s license to drive a State vehicle. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Night and weekend work, overtime and flexible hours may be required. Use of computers and other office equipment is required. The job may have exposure to chemicals, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, and humidity. May have exposure to high decibels of noise. Hard hats, safety vests, and appropriate safety equipment must be worn at all times in the field, with no exceptions. The incumbent will have exposure to high volumes of paperwork, filing, and data entry. While at their field office, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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:
Kenny Pham
(916) 662-3213
Kenny.Pham@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nicole Hyde
(530) 720-2018
Nicole.Hyde@dot.ca.gov
