Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead guidance from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, incumbent assists with various striping, pavement markings, sweeping, sign installation, and chemical roadside vegetation control; works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Must have knowledge of basic safe work practices and the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles, servicing, minor adjustments, and emergency repairs to equipment. Occasionally may be mandated to work out of town on ‘per diem’. Incumbent will also be working with other crews, when needed. Required to possess a valid Class A driver's license with Tank endorsement; Hazardous Materials endorsement and Qualified Applicators Certification is desirable.
- Work with crews involved in maintaining and installing pavement delineation on State Highways. This includes maintenance and installation of striping, pavement markings, and signs. Also covers marker or stripe grinding and sweeping operations. Operation of district paint and thermoplastic stripers, shadow vehicles, digger derrick, sweeper, forklifts, and CMS mounted pick-up trucks.
- Will perform and assist with operator level scheduled and preventative maintenance on equipment assigned to unit including stripers, sweepers, thermoplastic truck, chemical applicator vehicle, shadow vehicles, grinders, and pick-up trucks. Will perform pre and post-operative equipment checks. Works with district sign, raised markers, pavement markings, camera, and culvert inspection crews.
- Roadside Sign repair, cleaning, clearing, plumbing and installation of new signs directed by Traffic Safety Office. Additionally, provides traffic control support for district electrical and bridge crews.
- Traffic paint and thermoplastic application; installing or refreshing highway in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Equipment Operator II 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a reposting of JC-437487. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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 (please attach your letter, if available).
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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Materials, methods, and equipment used in bridge, sweeping and culvert cleaning. Perform heavy manual labor, follow oral and written directions. Works in close cooperation with crew members, other branches, maintenance crews, other state agencies, city and county agencies, and the general public.
- Possession of a valid Class A California Commercial Driver License with a minimum of tank endorsement. Hazardous materials endorsement is desirable.
- Ability to work safely around high-density traffic.
- Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
- Must be able to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions.
- May work irregular shifts, nights, or weekends as required.
- 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.