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Caltrans · 10 hours ago

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

positionSacramento County, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$3,914/mo - $4,903/mo

Caltrans is committed to improving lives and communities through transportation. The Junior Engineering Technician will work under close supervision to assist in field survey activities, ensuring accurate data collection and supporting the survey crew with various tasks.

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Responsibilities

Learn and perform the most routine, sub-professional survey related duties in a field or office setting
Work closely with the Party Chief and survey crew to ensure complete and accurate data collection, note keeping, and field sketches
Utilize 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
Mark survey stakes and lath with field information as directed, places a variety of construction stakes based on pre-determined survey calculations

Qualification

Survey equipment operationData collectionTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

A valid California Drivers License (CDL)
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
A valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license
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
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

Preferred

Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required

Company

Caltrans

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From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving.
dateFounded in 1973
location
Sacramento, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://cdtfa.ca.gov/

H1B Sponsorship

Caltrans has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (120)
2024 (93)
2023 (62)
2022 (39)
2021 (37)
2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$102.39M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-01Grant· $102.39M

Leadership Team

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Anthony Presto
Chief Public Information & Legislative Affairs Officer
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Justin Kunert, P.E.
Senior Transportation Engineer - Partnering Program Manager
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