Engineering Student Assistant – Engineering Liaison​/Maintenance Services

• Location Oakland, CA, 94601,United States
• Base Pay $18.28 - $28.16 / Hour
• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus, Caltrans
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire two (2) student assistants, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer/Senior liaison Engineer. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistants will assist in a wide range of assignments in relation to the engineering analysis, development and administration of Emergency Projects and Contracts in the Division of Maintenance, Maintenance Services in District 4.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance.

Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department. UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

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Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0
  
  GPA.
• Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

Knowledge on using Computer-Aided Drafting/Micro Station, to support tasks such as developing spreadsheets, documents, plans, estimates, and completing technical forms.

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