Job Posting: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker
Department of Transportation
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. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to respond to work location within 30 minutes for emergencies and call-ins. 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. Employee may travel out of town on per diem for training, meetings and other job-related duties. If properly licensed and equipment qualified, employee may operate Category 2 equipment during times of emergency or unexpected/unplanned workload increases. Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months. The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department. 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 and search by typing in 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.
Working Conditions
Position located in Various Locations, Mendocino County. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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.
