Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Leadworker is responsible for overseeing and working with a maintenance crew engaged in maintaining the highways and related facilities. Incumbent must possess a Class B license and may operate specific equipment required for the class. Incumbent may be assigned to perform non‑leadworker duties as part of their normal assignment. To help the Department with scheduling, incumbent may be asked to work alternate work shifts; such as but not limited to, 9/80, 4/10 or night work.
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
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Incumbent can expect to be outside most of the day in all kinds of weather. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina, agility and strength. May be subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, loud noise, dust, and chemicals. In addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed at the side of the road or in the roadway itself, where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. May use products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, such as insecticides, herbicides and toxic liquids, etc. There is also the possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment. Worker may be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including nights and in emergency situations caused by storms and floods.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.