JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California’s Department of Transportation is seeking a Junior Engineering Technician (JET) in Redding, CA. Under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, you will learn basic construction principles and perform nonprofessional construction-related duties in field or office settings.

Based on workload, you may be reassigned to different construction offices within District 2. Position may require travel to various North Region locations, and some duties may occur at

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• This is an entry-level Junior Engineering Technician position.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic construction principles and perform nonprofessional construction-related duties in field or office settings.
• Based on workload, may be reassigned to different construction offices within District 2.

Job description

Job Posting: Office/Field Engineering Technician

Department of Transportation

JC-532254 - Office/Field Engineering Technician

$3,242.00 - $4,903.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/30/2026

Under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer (Caltrans) and/or general direction of a Transportation Engineer (Civil), the Junior Engineering Technician (JET) will function as an entry-level member of a construction field office staff. The incumbent will learn basic construction principles and perform nonprofessional construction-related duties in a field or office setting. Based on annual workload needs, the incumbent may be re-assigned to different construction offices within District 2.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

Working Conditions

Position located at1031 Butte Street, Redding, CA 96001, ShastaCounty

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will be required to work at various locations throughout the North Region. Temporary assignment away from one’s “headquarter location” may be required. Employee will be notified of a change of assignment under the terms of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employee will be reimbursed for travel expenses according to the Department’s Travel Policies. May be required to work at night. Will be subject to noise, odors, dust, and extreme weather conditions. Incumbent must work with and about a variety of materials, construction and testing equipment. When in the office, either a construction field office or in a North Region Project Development branch, employees will work in a climate-controlled environment with artificial lighting.

Minimum Requirements

• JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

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

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).

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:
Robert Strickland Jr
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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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.