Transportation Engineering Technician

Will consider Junior Engineering Technician.

Under the general supervision of a Transportation Surveyor-Party Chief or Senior Transportation Surveyor incumbent performs complex nonprofessional surveying field / office work. Incumbent works as a field technician performing various surveying duties including the following : digging, clearing of brush, setting of durable monuments, pipe driving, removal of asphalt and operating and maintaining various precise surveying instruments. In an office setting, uses various complex computer applications, computer aided drafting and engineering and research products. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Departmental needs and could be assigned to either a Field Survey Crew working near traffic or heavy equipment, or in an office setting within District 8. This position requires frequent travel throughout the District which includes San Bernardino and Riverside county. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle.

PARF# 08-6-187 / JC-496331

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.

T he 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 located at 464 W. 4th Street San Bernardino, CA 92401, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

For further details about this position and / or a copy of the duty statement for Junior Engineering Technician , please contact Britanny Contreras at (909) 518-3346 or email at Britanny.Contreras@dot.ca.gov .

This is a position requiring the incumbent to work either in an indoor or an outdoor work environment. Indoor assignments may be in an office building or in trailers. Outdoor assignments will be in various types of terrain and weather conditions that may include exposure to dirt, noise, and walking on uneven surfaces. Required to wear and utilize protective clothing (Personal Protective Equipment, i.e., hardhat, work boots, safety vests, eye / hearing protection, and respirator equipment). This position requires field work throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County and travel is required. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
• JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-496331

Position #(s) : 908-302-3175-911

Working Title :

Transportation Engineering Technician

Classification :

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN $4,695.00 - $5,876.00 B

$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider :

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$3,242.00 - $4,059.00 A

$3,914.00 - $4,903.00 B

# of Positions : Multiple

Work Location :

San Bernardino County

Telework : In Office

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission : Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision : A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website : www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy :

Director's EEO Policy Statement :

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s) / diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts / degrees must provide a transcript / degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies : or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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.

Final Filing Date : 11 / 4 / 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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(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. 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

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to :

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn : Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-496331

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-496331

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08 : 00 AM - 05 : 00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate :

A Transportation Engineering Technician must have the ability to review and understand various types of basic Surveying data in the Microstation / CAD or computer environment. Ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance, as well as read, review and understand construction plans, right of way maps, and monumentation maps. Incumbents must have background in mathematics including fundamental geometry and trigonometry concepts used in survey calculations. The following are knowledge abilities and analytical requirements necessary for this position :

Benefits

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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 :

Amanda Murphy

(657) 328-6561

Amanda.Murphy@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact :

Brittany Contreras

(909) 518-3346

Brittany.Contreras@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact : Caltrans EEO Office

(844) 368-3367

Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Applications Instructions :

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-496331), PARF# 08-6-187 and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE / TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE : Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.