TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

TMC OPERATOR

Department of Transportation

JC-519893 - TMC OPERATOR

TRANSPORTATION

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$3,951.00 - $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:

6/10/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will work alone and/or in a group to operate the District 6 Transportation Management Center (TMC) with the objective of efficiently managing traffic within the District 6 highway system. This will be accomplished by monitoring highway conditions, detecting congestion and incidents, determining and enacting appropriate response, and disseminating motorist information. During off-pick hours, the incumbent will also be responsible for traffic engineering work including field surveillance, traffic counts, traffic analyses, lane closure request charts, operational presorts, Traffic Management Plans, and recommendations for improvement projects. Pilot and assist other drone pilots on missions with Unmanned Aerial Systems. This position is only available to candidates that successfully pass the Department of Justice background check. The incumbent will also be required to sign CHP form 101A annually. PARF# 06-26-0223/JC-519893 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-519893

Position #(s): 906-350-3175-XXX

Working Title:

TMC OPERATOR

Classification:

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$3,951.00 - $7,063.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent Intermittent - 1500

Hours 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

Director's EEO Policy:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually. 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

6/10/2026