TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

About the Role

Under the direction of a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief, incumbents perform a wide variety of land surveying work commensurate with their level of training and experience in a field setting. The incumbent serves as a member of a field survey crew and performs surveying work for Caltrans, typically along the state highway system.

Classification and Pay

• Classification: TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)
• Pay Ranges:
  • Range A: $6,332.00 - $7,922.00
  • Range B: $7,428.00 - $9,296.00
  • Range C: $8,896.00 - $11,131.00
  • Range D: $9,712.00 - $12,152.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Position Details

• Working Title: Field Crew Surveyor
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Yuba County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Special Requirements

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Land Surveying License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, this is not required.
• 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 basing 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 https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org for a list of evaluation agencies.
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Information

• Final Filing Date: 9/1/2026
• Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
• Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How to Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Mail Application to:
Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Drop-Off Address:
Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.