Department of Transportation
Job Code #: JC-500593
Salary: $5,119.00 - $6,696.00 per Month
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker works with others and assists the Supervisor in direction of the crew. A valid, Class B unrestricted driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system; Class A driver's license is preferred, enabling the incumbent to serve as an Equipment Operator II as needed and assist crew members in equipment training. Incumbent works the crew as needed, performing litter removal, weed abatement and homeless camp posting and clean up. The incumbent may work individually or with other crew members, and may oversee public service workers. The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to another crew. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
PARF# 11-6-1093 / JC-500593
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
Position located at District 11/Maintenance Division/West Region of San Diego County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Work is done outdoors, where incumbent is exposed to blown dust; treated wood posts, exhaust fumes, fumes from cutting galvanized metal; noise from high‑speed traffic nearby; uneven surfaces; extremes of heat and cold. Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:
- A serviceable leather work shoe or boot must be worn which is specifically fabricated for highway maintenance and/or construction environments.
- Long‑sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non‑safety shirts or coats.
- Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
- Provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, harness and lanyard, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the department.
