Caltrans: California Department of Transportation is hiring: Materials Tester in

Overview Materials Tester. Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent performs testing and analysis on construction materials such as soils, aggregates, asphalt and concrete samples. The incumbent must possess current certification in the California Test Methods and certification in the Fundamentals of Radiation Safety and Nuclear Gage Operation. The incumbent attends pre-construction meetings, performs equipment calibration, and assists the Senior Transportation Engineer with inventory control. The incumbent may serve as an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer and supervision of the Senior Transportation Engineer. This position requires both day and night work to perform field testing through Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and materials testing in the district Lab. The incumbent must be capable of moving up to 75 pounds and must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license when operating state vehicles. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN exam. For those without current eligibility 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 search by classification title and follow the applicable instructions. Working Conditions Position located at 13230 S. Firestone Blvd. Suite J. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, Los Angeles County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position requires the incumbent to work independently and to work both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor activity may include carrying field testing equipment, moving laboratory samples from the sample loading dock area into the laboratory facility, preparing testing samples, and sawing samples. May be exposed to loud noise, extreme heat and/or cold, dust. May require day and night work, weekends and holidays. Requires working at various locations within District 7 boundaries to meet operational needs. Indoor activities may involve exposure to extreme heat, dusty environments, odor and contact with solvents. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist and Duty Statement are available as additional documents. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes (such as QR codes) are not postmark dates for timely filing. 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. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will move forward in the selection process. How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including the Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable documents) and submit electronically through the CalCareer Account, or submit a hard copy application package by mail or other listed methods. Address for mailing or dropping off applications is provided in the original posting. Closed on weekends and state holidays. Required Application Package Documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically) and all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed in the Classification Specification. Resume is optional but may be included. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Valid California Driver's License. Benefits 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: Ces Jaurigue (213) 269-1867 ces.jaurigue@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Ana M Abundo (213) 266-6758 ana.m.abundo@dot.ca.gov 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr