Transportation Engineering Technician

Transportation Engineering Technician – Caltrans

Baselines 3 days ago:
This role is available for the first 25 applicants.

$4,695.00 - $5,876.00 (B)
$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 (C)

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‑503087
• Position #: 909‑351‑3175‑006
• Working Title:
  
  Transportation Engineering Technician
• Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Inyo County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department:
  Caltrans – Department of Transportation

Under the general direction of the District Permit Engineer, the Encroachment Permit Engineering Technician (EP Tech) is accountable for processing, issuance and inspection of encroachment permits. The encroachment permit staff, including EP Tech, serve as the primary contact for developers, private property owners, public agencies, and others interested in obtaining an encroachment permit. The EP Tech is responsible for logging in and tracking work performed under approved encroachment permits.

The Permit Engineering Technician keeps appropriate records documenting work performed to ensure compliance with state standards, accurate billing and history, provides monthly and annual production reports to the District Permit Engineer and performs duties necessary to protect the safety and integrity of the highway system.

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

• 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, 1/14/2026.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or the electronic state employment application.
• Resume (optional).

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Government Administration