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Job Description
Materials Testing and Plant Inspection Specialist Department of Transportation
JC-522130
- Materials Testing and Plant Inspection 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:
7/5/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (District Materials Engineer), the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) serves as a District 11 Materials Testing and Plant Inspection Specialist responsible for performing difficult and complex materials inspection, sampling, testing, and quality assurance activities that support the acceptance of construction materials on Caltrans projects. The incumbent conducts field, plant, and laboratory testing of soils, asphalt, concrete, and other construction materials to verify compliance with contract plans, specifications, approved mix designs, and established testing standards. This position independently interprets technical requirements, evaluates test data, identifies nonconforming conditions, and prepares accurate documentation to support engineering decisions. A valid driver's license is required to travel to field, laboratory, and plant locations as necessary. PARF# 11-26-0299 / JC-522130 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the
MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE
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 7177 Opportunity Rd, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office, laboratory, construction, roadway, and commercial material production environments. Office work is performed in a climate-controlled environment with natural and artificial lighting. The majority of duties are performed in the field and may involve exposure to moving traffic, heavy equipment, uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, elevated temperatures, and construction-related materials and byproducts, including but not limited to asphalt, concrete, aggregates, dust, noise, and petroleum-based fumes. Work may require proximity to hot materials and industrial operations. The incumbent is required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with the Department Safety Manual, Laboratory Safety Manual, and applicable California Office of Safety and Health Administration (CAL/OSHA) standards, including but not limited to hard hat, safety vest, respiratory protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and appropriate footwear. Travel, night shift, overtime, and emergency response may be required to support operational needs. This position is subject to occasional non-standard shifts, with minimal notice to address critical needs. 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:
San Diego 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 Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. 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.
