This posting states its location as San Bernardino County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

The incumbent will perform laboratory and related field testing on soils, aggregates, asphalt mixes, asphalt binder, asphalt emulsion, Portland cement concrete, cement, and all related construction materials at the Southern Regional Laboratory (SRL), all Caltrans' Districts, and Field laboratories under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer. May receive direction from a Transportation Engineer, or Materials and Research Engineering Associate acting as lead worker. This position requires both day and night work. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino/Riverside Counties and in various environments; travel is required.

PARF# 08-27-0286 / JC-536315

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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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 13970 Victoria St Fontana CA, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a field and office position requiring the incumbent to work indoors and outdoors. While working indoors, performs tasks related to material testing, documentation and/or communications with other personnel. Material testing involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, sitting, squatting, climbing, twisting and repetitive use of arms and hands. Work locations may be in the metropolitan area or in the remote sites in the vicinity of the construction projects and production of materials. Office space may be in the office building and/or trailers. Outdoor activity may increase exposure to moving traffic, loud noise, weather conditions of extreme heat and/or cold, dust, working on uneven terrain, adjacent to heavy equipment. May come in contact with hazardous materials, pesticides, chemicals; i.e., paints, cleaners, solvents, etc. May require working in the field at night, weekend and holidays. Night work require the ability to work with artificial lighting. Ability to maintain alertness to the environment is critical. Required to wear and utilize protective clothing, hard hat, safety shoes, vests, overalls, eye/hearing protection and respirator equipment. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs. Project sites vary throughout the State, mainly San Bernardino/Riverside Counties and in various environments. Travel is required.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

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

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.:

• 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

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.

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JC-536315