TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation

Job Posting: Field Material Testing and Plant Inspector

Department of Transportation

JC-526465

Field Material Testing and Plant Inspector TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$4,695.00 - $7,063.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/7/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineering Technician performs a variety of field and laboratory duties in the Field Materials Testing Unit and Plant Inspection Unit. Responsibilities inculde material testing and analysis on soil, aggregate, asphalt and concrete samples to meet Caltrans specifications and contract requirements for highway construction projects.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1750 E 4th St Santa Ana CA, Orange County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors. Majority of the work is outdoors and requires going to the field to perform material testing duties. Outdoor activity includes exposure to moving traffic, loud noise, weather conditions of extreme heat and/or cold, dust, working on uneven terrain, adjacent to heavy equipment. May require working in the field at night and possibly working alternate night shift between staff within the unit if work operation requires. Indoor activity includes exposure to extreme heat, dusty environment, odor and contact with solvents. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and be able to travel to construction sites, material production plants, laboratories, and other field locations as required. This position primarily supports nighttime construction operations, with a regular work schedule of 8:30 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and in varying weather and traffic conditions to meet operational and project needs.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-526465

Position #(s):

912-300-3175-021

Working Title:

Field Material Testing and Plant Inspector

Classification:

$4,695.00 - $5,876.00 B

$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 C

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Orange County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov