Engineering Student Assistant
- Hot Mix Asphalt & Binders Testing Lab (Fontana, CA) University Enterprises, Inc.
- 4.0 Fontana, CA Job Details Part-time $18.28
- $28.
16 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Contract management Civil engineering Math Full Job Description Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center. To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov. The California department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant to work under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer. In a learning capacity, the student assistant will assist with a combination of laboratory and related field tests on materials such as soils, aggregates, asphalt mixes, asphalt binder, asphalt emulsion, Portland cement concrete, cement, and all related construction materials at the Southern Regional Laboratory (SRL). Conditions of Employment 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. Prerequisites 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. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf 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. Majors/Fields of Study Civil Engineering or related engineering field. Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday
- Friday, between 8 AM
- 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Additional Work Schedule 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). Compensation $18.28
- $2 8.
16 per hour. Minimum Qualifications 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. Knowledge of the basic principles of physics; chemistry and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; properties and uses of engineering construction materials; methods and equipment of engineering construction. Knowledge of contract administration procedures. Ability to communicate proficiently, directly and tactfully; both orally and in written form; information to construction staff of all levels and experience. Must be able to convey to appropriate responders and communicate responses back. Ability to convey to management and staff the need for clarity, to remedy deficiencies, to recommend correction, or request missing information and supporting documents. Ability to analyze. Preferred Qualifications Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking. Duties and Responsibilities 50%
- In a learning capacity, the student assistant will learn and assist with field and laboratory sampling and testing on highway construction materials, including but not limited to asphalt binder, asphalt emulsion, asphalt concrete, soils, aggregates, aggregate base, Portland cement concrete, lean concrete base, etc.
Lift up to 50 pounds when testing and sampling construction materials and moving equipment. Learn and perform all the applicable laboratory and field tests necessary for the purpose of verifying conformance to Standard Construction Plans, Standard Specifications, Standard Special Provisions, etc. Receive training and obtain and maintain required certifications and competencies for various disciplines such as California Test Methods (CTM) series 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600, Caltrans Lab Procedures (LP), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM, and Uniform Building Code (UBC). 25%
- In a learning capacity, the student assistant will will learn and assist or participate in Caltrans and AASHTO proficiency sample testing and onsite assessments.
Learn to gather and compile data, prepare reports, charts, and graphics. Organize and arrange data to produce effective and acceptable work in conformance with the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS). Learn quality assurance practices to ensure project deliverables meet all requirements and expectations. 20%
- In a learning capacity, the student assistant will learn and assist in performing calibration of testing equipment used in the laboratory and the field. Notify supervisor of non-functioning equipment. Learn and assist in maintaining and updating the Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) and Caltrans Laboratory Accreditation Manual (CLAM). 5%
- In a learning capacity, the student assistant will learn and assist with inventory monitoring practices for materials and equipment at the laboratory.
Notify supervisor of low inventory. Assist with procurement of supplies. Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office or in a field environment. Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and uneven terrain. May require occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing as part of field duties. Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application. In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by:
6/15/2026
