Transportation Engineering Technician

Overview

Job Title:

Transportation Engineering Technician

Department:
Department of Transportation

JC-511421 - Transportation Engineering Technician

Salary: $3,951.00 - $7,063.00 per month

Final Filing Date: 3/27/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (Cal Career Account) or By Mail/Drop-off

Under the direction and supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor or Transportation Surveyor, Range D, the Transportation Engineering Technician performs activities requiring basic surveying knowledge and skills for the preparation of maps, estimates, written documents, and other related work for surveying projects.

The incumbent will perform Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) delineation for the preparation of various types of survey and right-of-way engineering mapping including topographic maps, base maps, acquisition (right-of-way) maps, monumentation maps, exhibit maps, and resolution of necessity plats at the direction of the Transportation Surveyor or lead person using current Survey/Right of Way Engineering mapping standards.

PARF# 03-26-0072 / JC-511421

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician exam. New to state candidates must be on the state examination list to be eligible. To apply for the exam, search by classification title on Cal Careers.

Please consider completing the Caltrans Recruitment survey and reviewing the Caltrans Career Compass tool for guidance on applying.

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

Location:

1111-1 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, Humboldt County.

This position may be eligible for telework. Telework options are at the Department’s discretion and based on Caltrans policy. In-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. The selected candidate must be able to report to the worksite as needed. Business travel may be required; reimbursement is based on the headquarters location and applicable regulations. All commute expenses are the responsibility of the employee.

Minimum requirements are stated in the Class Specification for TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN. See the official classification for details.

Salary ranges shown: $3,951.00 - $4,949.00 (A), $4,695.00 - $5,876.00 (B), $5,644.00 - $7,063.00 (C). New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification or alternate range when applicable.

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

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Applications may be submitted electronically through Cal Careers or in hard copy by mail or drop-off at the Department of Transportation. See below for mailing and drop-off addresses.

• Mailing Address:
  Department of Transportation N/A Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Certification Services MS-90 P.O. Box 168036 Sacramento, CA
• Drop-Off Address:
  Caltrans DHR Certification Services ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816

Required application documents:
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or online Cal Careers application) and any education/experience demonstrating minimum qualifications. Resume is optional.

Open to current state employees in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list/LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus eligibility. SROA/Surplus candidates are given priority. Training and Development eligibility may also be considered.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations for hiring interviews are available upon request. See EEO and Accommodation guidance within the posting. California Relay Service: (TTY) or (Voice).