Engineering Student Assistant- Technician/Field Work
Job description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire an engineering student assistant to work with technical staff in the Quality Assurance and Source Inspection and Central Lab branches performing professional duties for Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) under close supervision of the Senior Transportation Engineer. The candidate will work part-time, participating in various phases of the qualification process including gathering, tabulating, and analyzing data submitted by manufacturers for their traffic signal products; scanning specifications for commonalities; preparing segments of reports and correspondences; and performing any other duties that may be necessary to meet the needs of the branch.
Conditions of Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
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Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Minimum Qualifications
- Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
- Complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
- Possess a current knowledge of engineering technology with the ability to utilize such knowledge as outlined in typical duties.
- Ability to use a computer and work with databases.
- Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work, and to communicate effectively.
- Ability to apply sound judgment in test situations and the ability to analyze factors capable of affecting test results .
Preferred Qualifications
- Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.
- Working knowledge or experience of lab maintenance and safety procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Testing of roadway and structural materials used on State construction projects. This will include conducting tests and inputting test results into various Caltrans databases.
- Constructing basic test fixtures and cables to facilitate the testing of material.
- Processing and handling of material requiring testing. This may include the transport of material to/from contractors in the local area and the packaging of material sent through the mail. Material may include but may not be limited to electrical, asphaltic, concrete, chemical, or structural.
- Assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe lab environment by organizing and storing material and test equipment.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a combination of office and field environment.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: 6/30/2023
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov.
Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to move your application forward in the process. If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.edu.
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