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Caltrans District 3 · 12 hours ago

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$3,242/mo - $4,903/mo

Caltrans District 3 is dedicated to improving lives and communities through transportation. They are seeking a Junior Engineering Technician to function as an entry-level trainee member of a field survey crew, performing routine survey-related duties and assisting in data collection and field activities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Under the close supervision of a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans), the incumbent will function as an entry level trainee member of a field survey crew

He or she will learn and perform the most routine, sub-professional survey related duties in a field or office setting

Works closely with the Party Chief and survey crew to ensure complete and accurate data collection, note keeping, and field sketches

Utilizes a survey rod, chain and other survey equipment to set points, measure distances and establish elevation points; holds and sets targets and back sights for line and grade; cuts and clears brush, debris and other materials as directed to improve lines of sight and/or facilitate other survey activities

Marks survey stakes and lath with field information as directed, places a variety of construction stakes based on per-determined survey calculations

Qualification

SurveyingData collectionTeamworkCommunication

Required

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Junior Engineering Technician exam

Possession of a valid California Drivers License (CDL)

Must be able to travel to project locations away from their home requiring overnight travel

Must be able to work overtime when needed

Must be able to work on foot near heavy traffic

Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions including wet, dusty and dirty environments

Must be able to drive any type of vehicle requiring a Class 'C' license in heavy freeway and highway traffic

Must be tolerant of working within very close range of high-speed traffic and heavy equipment

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

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

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired

Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle

The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license