Job Description

Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer and under the direction of the Resident Engineer (lead worker), the Transportation Engineering Technician in the Construction Field Office is responsible for various technical field and office tasks of average difficulty relating to transportation construction.

Working in the construction field, ensuring contractor complies with all contract requirements; keeping complete, accurate, and concise records of the work and quantities; documenting locations, material, labor and equipment used, and measured quantities on a daily basis; verifying material sources and quantities; ensuring SWPPP and safety compliance; conducting labor compliance interviews, performing or calling for required tests to ensure work quality; keeping the Resident Engineer informed of work progress and problems timely.



PARF# 07-6-120 / JC-492325

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

Will fill multiple locations throughout Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions

may

be filled from this recruitment.

Employees will be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Travel may be required. Must be able to drive a state vehicle and have a valid California Drivers License. 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. 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 hat, safety vest, and appropriate safety equipment must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. 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. However due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

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

Additional Documents


Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-492325

Position #(s):

907-192-3175-026

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.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles 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. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website:

www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy

: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements


Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. 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: 10/6/2025

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-492325
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
Caltrans District 7 Los Angeles
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-492325 - MS 50 (DHR)
100 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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:


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. 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:


As travel is required, a valid California Driver's License is highly desirable.
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:

Maria Jaurigue

(213) 269-1867

ces.jaurigue@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Ana M Abundo

(213) 266-6758

ana.m.abundo@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-492325), PARF# 07-6-120 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.