The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The County of Riverside's Transportation Department has an opportunity for an Engineering Technician I/II who will be assigned to the Materials Lab division in Riverside.

The Engineering Technician I/II will perform field compaction testing of roadway and materials sampling of soil, asphalt and concrete; write daily diaries, letters, and other reports related to construction inspection and material testing; review plans, construction schedules, quantity estimates, specifications, and other documents for capital improvement and development projects; perform calculations related to construction inspection; perform other engineering support functions as directed and necessary for the function of the materials laboratory programs for the Riverside County Transportation Department.

The Engineering Technician I is a natural progression underfill for the Engineering Technician II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Engineering Technician II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.

This position follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6: 00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m.

Competitive candidates will have experience in field and laboratory materials testing. Possession of a nuclear gauge certification, ACI (American Concrete Institute) certification, and Caltrans certification is highly desirable.

Meet the Team!

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory. MATERIALS LABORATORY:

• Perform field compaction testing of roadway and materials sampling of soil, asphalt and concrete.

• Write daily diaries, letters, and other reports related to construction inspection and material testing. Review plans, construction schedules, quantity estimates, specifications, and other documents for capital improvement and development projects.

• Perform calculations related to construction inspection.

• Perform other engineering support functions as directed and necessary for the function of the materials laboratory programs for the Riverside County Transportation Department.Upload a copy of the diploma/transcript (unofficial acceptable) and/or certificate as part of the application. See "Proof of Education" below under "APPLICATION INFORMATION" for more information regarding requirements.

Engineering Technician I

$25.77 - $40.48 Hourly

$53, 602.96 - $84, 195.70 Annually

OPTION I

Experience: Two years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

OPTION II

Certificate: Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of sub-professional engineering experience.

Engineering Technician II

$32.07 - $45.00 Hourly

$66, 698.27 - $93, 598.61 Annually

OPTION I

Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying engineering or civil engineering.

OPTION III

Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (A valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of the required sub-professional engineering experience.)

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; the basic practices of engineering design and construction, traffic control and land surveying; manual and automated drafting techniques; field and office procedures relating to hydrography; procedures related to construction inspection.

Ability to: Read and interpret legal descriptions, engineering drawings, survey notes, and tract descriptions; assist in the preparation of designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications; collect and analyze traffic, transportation, hydrologic, and other data and prepare reports, interpretations and recommendations; compile and enter data into computer system for computer aided mapping; perform survey field work, inspect public works projects and subdivision tracts; maintain effective relations with others. Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required for traveling to various inspection sites.

Physical Abilities:

The Engineering Technician I/II will inspect construction work and sample construction materials, write letters and correspondence, make mathematical calculations, analyze data and prepare reports, and complete assignments with little to no supervision. Candidates must be comfortable with physically demanding tasks transporting equipment/samples over long distances and rough terrain.; walking and bending. Field work and outdoor exposure is 70 to 80% daily. Exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, vehicles, and construction equipment.

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alex Jones at

aljones@rivco.org