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

Classification: MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, Supervisor, the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) (MREA) performs a wide variety of engineering work in calibrations, testing and analysis on soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, binder, steel, concrete samples and Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) at the Barstow Field Acceptance Lab and in the field. The MREA performs testing on a variety of materials associated with the construction of roadways and concrete structures as part of the overall Caltrans transportation system. The MREA works closely with the Senior Transportation Engineer to provide clear, effective and timely technical information to clients based on laboratory testing results. The MREA prepares daily reports on quality assurance testing for various sources of materials and is responsible for reporting these results as appropriate. The MREA coordinates the work of lab personnel to obtain test results on sampled materials in a timely fashion. The MREA is instrumental in obtaining and maintaining American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) lab accreditation and ensures compliance with required Quality Management Systems. The MREA will be required to be certified in California Test (CT) and American Concrete Institute (ACI) test methods for the AASHTO Accreditation Program. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino/Riverside Counties and in various environments; occasional travel may be required.

PARF# 08-27-0198 / JC-538343

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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST) 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 1800 Dill Road, Barstow CA, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Most of the incumbent’s workday will be in the laboratory, where there is exposure to extreme heat, chemicals, odors, dust and noise from laboratory testing equipment. For some part of each day, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office. Both environments are under artificial lighting. May occasionally be required to travel and work outdoors, and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. May be required to work nights, weekends and split shifts depending on the project requirements. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino/Riverside Counties and in various environments; occasional travel may be 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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