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Job Description
District Materials MREA Department of Transportation
JC-522411
- District Materials MREA
MATERIALS
AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE
(SPECIALIST) $7,492.00 - $9,379.00 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:
7/8/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the direction from a Senior Transportation Engineer the Materials Engineer is responsible for administering the Material Plant Quality Program, leading, and performing laboratory operations and testing, maintaining compliance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASTHO) Resource laboratory and other accreditations, leading, and performing materials related investigations and delivery of reports. This includes but is not limited to directing and assisting in the performance of CTM, AASHTO, and ASTM test methods, delivering timely test results to Resident Engineers, reviewing, and completing construction forms, checking calculations, leading, and performing investigations in the development and delivery of material, pavement, failure analysis, and other reports related to the Materials function. PARF # 06-26-0261 / JC-522411 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position located at 1352 W Olive Ave, Fresno County Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Job will have exposure to chemicals, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, gas, fumes, chemicals, dirt, lab equipment, construction materials, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, humidity, and high decibels of noise. Incumbent will have exposure to lab conditions, which may or may not be climate controlled. Hard hat and safety vest or approved safety shirt must be always worn in the field, no exceptions. While at the Construction office employees will normally work in a climate controlled office under artificial light; however, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Workload may subject employee to night work, frequent changes of shift, frequent changes of work hours and workdays, and geographic transfer. Travel may be required. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Overtime may be required. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
(SPECIALIST)
$7,492.00 - $9,379.00
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:
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.
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. In addition to position , the following position specific qualifications will be
evaluated based on the candidate's demonstrated: Experience in preparing and testing soil, aggregate, HMA and PCC samples. Nuclear Gauges operation & management. Purchasing, calibrating, and repair of equipment for district & field labs. knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in highway and bridge construction.
Experience in inspecting contractor's work for compliance with contract documents, and documenting compliance and activities on Daily Reports.
Math/Science skills. Quantity calculations. Ability to interpret specification requirements for activity inspection and materials and ability to perform standardized materials testing and use basic field measuring equipment.
Balancing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines. Organize/arrange data to produce effective work products without repetitious direction.
Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.
Demonstrated ability to develop networks and build alliances. Possess interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective team member.
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.
