Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead guidance from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the incumbent assists with various delineation operations. This also includes grinding operations. Handles and lifts large quantities of 50-lb bags. Operation and care of light trucks and commercial vehicles used for delineation. Must have knowledge of basic safe work practices and the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles, servicing minor adjustments, and emergency repairs to equipment. Occasionally, work in stationary freeway lane closures. The employee will also be working with other crews when needed, which includes other Specialty Region units. Ability to communicate and follow simple written and oral directions, keep records, and perform heavy manual labor. Must possess a valid and unrestricted Class A Driver’s License with Tank endorsements. Will operate Class A equipment 95% of the time. The incumbent will be required to work overtime including irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including holidays, weekends, and for annual night inspections. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency situations and calls when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State. Traveling is required and occasionally, work out of town may be mandated on ‘per diem.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II exam.
For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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
