CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) or designee, employee operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a Class C driver’s license used by the assigned unit. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work.
Performs various physical laboring tasks, including but not limited to hand work like sweeping, shoveling, raking asphalt, litter removal, animal carcasses, hauls garbage and other unskilled laboring tasks. Removes brush and undergrowth from highway right‑of‑way’s by use of axes, pruning shears, hand saws, chain saws, weed eaters, shovel, hoe and brush chipper. Seals, resurfaces, oils and patches roads as well as other duties pertaining to highway maintenance work. Performs facility cleaning and minor maintenance.
Works on traffic control, sets and picks up lane closures, traffic cones, flares and advanced warning signs, acts as a flag person, operates pilot car, back up truck and lane closure truck.
Equipment care and record keeping: cleans, makes minor repairs and services equipment. Keeps records of time reporting, equipment pre‑op/post‑op, material use and other pertinent records.
If properly licensed and equipment qualified, employee may operate Category 2 equipment during times of emergency or unexpected/unplanned workload increases.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker 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.
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Working Conditions
Position located at 634 Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573, Humboldt County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to 20 degrees. Exposure to strong winds, rain, sleet and snow while performing assignments.
Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects or when supervision deems that it is in the best interest of the State.
Personal safety requirements include:
- Work boots in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
- Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans or a safety vest to be worn over non‑safety shirts or coats.
- Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
- Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-500758
Position #(s): 901-643-6287-918
Working Title: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
# of Positions: Multiple
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application.
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date 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. 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. For hard copy submissions, use the mailing address provided.
Required Application Package Documents include the State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) and any supporting documents. Resume is optional.
Desirable Qualifications
Must have knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools used in highway maintenance and construction, provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it pertains to loading and operations of motor vehicles and regulations pertaining to highway maintenance practices.
Possession of a valid Class C Drivers License.
Ability to work safely around high density traffic.
Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
Must be able to evaluate various situations accurately and make sound decisions.
Much of this position is labor intensive. Incumbent must have physical ability to react quickly to errant motorist and do strenuous hand and mechanical labor.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Kevin Hoang, (279) 234-2245, kevin.r.hoang@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Anita Trehearne, (707) 572-7457, Anita.Trehearne@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
