Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or designee, the Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker will assist the Supervisor in planning and directing the work of the crew engaged in maintenance or construction on State Highways for State property. The incumbent assumes the duties of the Supervisor for short durations in the supervisor's absence. The incumbent will be required to service, maintain and operate equipment with the required Class B commercial driver's license with tank vehicle endorsement. May be required to perform any of the duties outlined per class specifications.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker 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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Working Conditions
The incumbent can be expected to work outdoors in all types of weather. The incumbent is subject to sunburn, poison oak, insect bites, loud noises, dust and chemicals. In addition, the job is in close proximity of vehicular traffic. May be required to work rotating shifts, including nights weekends and holidays. Leadworker may be required to lift heavy objects, operate power hand tools and small equipment and work extended shifts. Will be expected to respond to emergencies at night and on weekends in a timely manner.
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 avail
