Transportation Engineering Technician

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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$4,695.00 - $5,876.00 (Grade

B)

$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 (Grade

C)

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

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.

• Job Code #: JC-490252
• Position #: 905‑202‑3175‑XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Transportation Engineering Technician
• Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  San Luis Obispo County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Caltrans Mission:
  Improving lives and communities through transportation.
• Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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• Director’s EEO Policy:
• Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineering Technician performs activities requiring basic engineering knowledge and skills for the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, design drawings, written documents, presentations, and other related work for transportation projects. A driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned vehicle.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician exam. Applicants without current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil‑services employment must be on the state examination list. To apply for the exam, please search by the classification title on the state examination list.

• 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.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 01/09/2026.

Who may apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have the 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 eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.

Application Packages must include the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and any required documents.…