Transportation Engineering Technician (JC-499828)

Transportation Permit Writer

Transportation Engineering Technician

Job Control: JC-499828

Classification: Transportation Engineering Technician

Annual Salary: $56,340.00 - $84,756.00

Apply by: 12/4/2025

All applications must be submitted through the link external link on Calcareers.

"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."

About the Position:

Will Consider Junior Engineering Technician.

Under the supervision of the Branch Chief of Transportation Permits Issuance, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Transportation Engineering Technician, serves as the Transportation Permits Writer in the Transportation Permits Issuance Branch.

The incumbent performs complex technical work pertaining to transportation permits. The incumbent serves as a Permit Writer, responsible for issuing transportation permits, including single trip, annual, repetitive, and variance permits for extra-legal vehicles and/or loads traveling on State highways. The incumbent evaluates permit applications for compliance with Caltrans regulations and routing requirements, applies engineering judgment to determine appropriate travel conditions, and utilizes Caltrans’ permit processing software to generate and issue permits.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.

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