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New grad transportation technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a strong technical portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Steel Dynamics, Consor, and HOLLYWOOD FEED hiring at this level now.
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Job Posting: TMC Technician - Graveyard
Department of Transportation
JC-537879
TMC Technician - Graveyard
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
$3,951.00 - $7,063.00 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: 11/14/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the District Traffic Manager (a Senior Transportation Engineer), incumbent will monitor and analyze current traffic conditions to improve the safety and reliability of California's transportation system by providing timely and accurate information to California highway workers and road users. The TMC is a 24-hour operation, and the incumbent will be expected to make informed decisions during traffic emergencies, and on shifts occurring outside of normal business hours. The incumbent may consult with the District Traffic Manager and TMC Dispatch Supervisor for direction needed during such instances. The incumbent is expected to be familiar with the counties and routes located within the District 2 boundaries. The incumbent will primarily work the swing or graveyard shift in the Transportation Management Center (TMC), but may also be required to work other shifts and overtime to meet Department needs.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
Working Conditions
Position is located at: 1657 Riverside Dr Redding, CA 96001
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
At their base of operations, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent will be required to traverse office complexes, parking lots, equipment repair shops, highways, sidewalks, roadside cut and fill slopes, and drainage facilities. Incumbent will be required to travel and work outdoors routinely and will be exposed to dirt, chemicals, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat, extreme wet conditions and extreme cold. Incumbent will be required to engage in field work during severe winter weather that routinely requires hiking over snow and manually removing accumulated snow from the work area.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-537879
Position #(s): 902-367-3175-XXX
Working Title: TMC Technician - Graveyard
Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
$3,951.00 - $4,949.00 A
$4,695.00 - $5,876.00 B
$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 C
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: Shasta County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: California Department of Transportation
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.
Special Requirements
This position will require a livescan background check.
Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.
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.
Final Filing Date: 11/14/2026
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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
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.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Salvador Cardiel
(916) 491-0923
salvador.cardiel.jr@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rachel Knight
(530) 247-5763
rachel.knight@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-537879), PARF# 02-27-0204 and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Job Posting: TMC Technician - Graveyard
Department of Transportation
JC-537879
TMC Technician - Graveyard
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
$3,951.00 - $7,063.00 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: 11/14/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the District Traffic Manager (a Senior Transportation Engineer), incumbent will monitor and analyze current traffic conditions to improve the safety and reliability of California's transportation system by providing timely and accurate information to California highway workers and road users. The TMC is a 24-hour operation, and the incumbent will be expected to make informed decisions during traffic emergencies, and on shifts occurring outside of normal business hours. The incumbent may consult with the District Traffic Manager and TMC Dispatch Supervisor for direction needed during such instances. The incumbent is expected to be familiar with the counties and routes located within the District 2 boundaries. The incumbent will primarily work the swing or graveyard shift in the Transportation Management Center (TMC), but may also be required to work other shifts and overtime to meet Department needs.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
Working Conditions
Position is located at: 1657 Riverside Dr Redding, CA 96001
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
At their base of operations, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent will be required to traverse office complexes, parking lots, equipment repair shops, highways, sidewalks, roadside cut and fill slopes, and drainage facilities. Incumbent will be required to travel and work outdoors routinely and will be exposed to dirt, chemicals, noise, uneven surfaces, extreme heat, extreme wet conditions and extreme cold. Incumbent will be required to engage in field work during severe winter weather that routinely requires hiking over snow and manually removing accumulated snow from the work area.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-537879
Position #(s): 902-367-3175-XXX
Working Title: TMC Technician - Graveyard
Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
$3,951.00 - $4,949.00 A
$4,695.00 - $5,876.00 B
$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 C
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: Shasta County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: California Department of Transportation
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.
Special Requirements
This position will require a livescan background check.
Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.
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.
Final Filing Date: 11/14/2026
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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
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.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Salvador Cardiel
(916) 491-0923
salvador.cardiel.jr@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rachel Knight
(530) 247-5763
rachel.knight@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-537879), PARF# 02-27-0204 and title of the position (Transportation Engineering Technician) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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Entry Level Transportation Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level transportation technician job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, vocational programs, or coursework in transportation systems, logistics, or vehicle maintenance. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand basic diagnostic tools, safety protocols, and equipment inspection procedures. A relevant certification, such as an ASE student certification, strengthens your application. Tailor your resume to highlight any lab work, shop classes, or supervised field experience that shows technical readiness.
Which companies hire entry level transportation technicians?
Companies hiring entry level transportation technicians right now include Steel Dynamics, Consor, and HOLLYWOOD FEED, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, you'll find openings across public transit agencies, freight and logistics companies, municipal fleet operations, and automotive service organizations that offer structured on-the-job training for newer technicians.
Are there remote entry level transportation technician jobs?
Yes, though most transportation technician work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level transportation technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to focus on dispatch coordination, technical documentation, or systems monitoring rather than physical vehicle or equipment maintenance. On-site roles remain the dominant format at this level.
Are these new grad transportation technician jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior transportation technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or vocational training in place of full-time work history, or indicates that on-the-job training is provided. If a listing mentions mentorship programs or entry-level pay scales, that's another strong signal it's open to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level transportation technicians?
Entry Level transportation technician roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large fleets, infrastructure networks, or logistics operations that require consistent technician staffing and have structured pathways for training candidates who are new to the field.