MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)

MREA•Lab and Field Specialist Department of Transportation

JC-516176

•MREA•Lab and Field Specialist

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:

5/13/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent performs calibrations, testing, and analysis on soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, binder, steel, concrete samples, and Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) at the Southern Regional Laboratory (SRL) and in the field. The incumbent works closely with the Senior Transportation Engineer to deliver clear, effective, and timely technical information to clients based on laboratory testing results. Responsibilities include preparing daily quality assurance reports for various material sources and appropriately reporting the results. The incumbent also coordinates the work of laboratory personnel to ensure timely completion of material testing. In addition, the incumbent plays a key role in obtaining and maintaining American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) laboratory accreditation and ensuring compliance with required Quality Management Systems. Assignments are based on Divisional and Departmental needs.

PARF 08-26-0081 / JC 516176

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Material And Research Engineer 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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MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE

(SPECIALIST) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-516176

Position #(s): 908-500-3381-XXX

Working Title:

MREA•Lab and Field Specialist

Classification:

MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE

(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:

San Bernardino 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

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 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. 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.

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//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:

5/13/2026