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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Caltrans, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Base pay range 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 workplace. 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.

Position Details Job Code #: JC-502364

Position #(s): 908-350-3175-917

Working Title: TMC Operator

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Salary ranges: $4,695.00 - $5,876.00 B; $5,644.00 - $7,063.00 C

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: San Bernardino County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties Under the supervision and direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineering Technician will perform nonprofessional engineering duties in the Transportation Management Center (TMC) with responsibilities related to monitoring and evaluating urban freeway system operations and minimizing delays caused by congestion. This position requires constant changes in work hours and days to meet the operational needs of the TMC. The incumbent may work intermittent shifts, weekends, and holidays. Work assignments in the TMC require the incumbent to successfully complete a background investigation per California Highway Patrol (CHP).

Eligibility for hire depends on 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 will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

Permanent, intermittent positions are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months.

Special Requirements

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

Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Minimum qualification verification details include submission of unofficial transcripts or diplomas and foreign degree equivalency reports when applicable.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. 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: 1/7/2026

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.

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).

Required Application Package Documents

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or equivalent electronic application). All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications 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 accommodations 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.

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