Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent assists in planning, performing, and directing the work of the assigned unit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects. Leads and accomplishes the work tasks normally performed by the unit engaged in a wide variety of highway maintenance work, such as paving, shoulder grading, mowing, culvert and ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, crack sealing, sign and delineation installation, fence repair, traffic control, repair or replacement of guide markers and guardrail, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rest areas, and other duties assigned to Caltrans Equipment Operators or Highway Maintenance Workers. During the winter, leads the crew in snow removal and ice control activities. Operates Category 1 and Category 2 equipment (end‑dump trucks, trucks with snow plows and sanders, front‑end loaders, motor graders, snow blowers, and other related vehicles).
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by the classification title.
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.
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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.
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification.
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including the Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents) may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov or by mail or drop‑off using the addresses provided.
Important Application Instructions
The STD 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand‑delivered applications, include the Job Control (JC‑500721) PARF# (02‑6‑125) and title of the position on the State application (STD 678) form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
