CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a valid unrestricted Class B Commercial Driver’s License, with a tank vehicle endorsement. The incumbent leads the work of a crew, performing tasks related to highway maintenance work; paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, removing brush/undergrowth from highway right of way, pavement patching; repairs or replaces guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, cleans culverts; traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, graffiti removal; makes minor repairs to and cleans signs and markers. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/ alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
PARF# 07-6-554 / JC-501289
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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at Los Angeles County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The incumbent may be exposed to high‑speed traffic; loud noise; dust; chemicals; extreme weather conditions and great heights. May be required to work rotating and irregular shifts, overtime due storms, emergencies, or special work projects, night, weekends, and holidays. This also includes responding to after‑hour call‑outs, which can include working with other maintenance crews involved in traffic control, accidents or other emergency work while at their base of operation. Incumbent works in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. Due to periodic problems with heating and air conditioning, the building temperature will fluctuate. Occasional time may be spent in a modular furniture setting that can fluctuate in temperature based upon the time of year. Office space consists of modular furniture arranged in a functional team‑based setting. Overtime may be required, and vacation restrictions may be imposed during peak workload and fiscal year‑end closing. Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to (as per Injury and Illness Prevention Program):
- Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn.
- Either long or short‑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 hats, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department, including hazmat conditions and/or incidents when required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- Must have a valid class “B” driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement.
- The incumbent is required to maintain good relations with members of the public and employees from the same and other departments within Caltrans, as well as other agencies. May have contact with other public agencies and private individuals almost daily while assignment. Contact may be with hostile public, and employee is expected to maintain a favorable public image for the State.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the filing deadline in order to be considered.
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.
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.
Required Application Package Documents: 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. Resume is optional.
