JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Caltrans; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking an entry-level Junior Engineering Technician in Shasta County. Under supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, you will learn basic construction principles and perform nonprofessional construction-related duties in a field or office setting.

This permanent, full-time position offers a path to develop skills through on-site and office assignments across District 2. You will be eligible based on the Junior Engineering Technician exam; a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• Eligibility for hire may be determined by the Junior Engineering Technician exam.
• Typical entry-level qualifications for a JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN role.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic construction principles and perform nonprofessional construction-related duties.
• Operate within a field office or office setting under supervision and may be reassigned within District 2.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532254

Position #(s): 928-502-3008-XXX

Working Title: Office/Field Engineering Technician

Classification: JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: $3,242.00 - $4,903.00

Minimum Salary: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Shasta County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

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

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

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

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

Job Description And Duties

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.

PARF# 03-27-0235 / JC-532254

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.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Junior 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.