Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or guidance of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker performs labor work in connection with the maintenance of the State highways, fences, guardrails and bridges. This includes litter pickup, traffic control, tree maintenance, maintenance of roadside rest areas and other related work. Operates and maintains various light equipment and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway system. 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. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position(s) located in Orange. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 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
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge: Operation and care of automotive equipment including light trucks, vans and automobiles; maintenance and repair of state highways and right-of-way. Knowledge of basic safe work practices to protect their own safety and health and that of others. Must possess a knowledge of statewide Maintenance functions and the mission, goals, organization and procedures of the Department of Transportation. Abilities and Analytical: Ability to communicate and follow oral and written instructions at a level required for successful job performance; operate and communicate clearly over a two-way radio system; do manual labor; and keep records. Ability to use equipment required in highway maintenance. Ability to assist in work relating to the maintenance of highways, and safety roadside rest facilities. Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
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.
Human Resources Contact: Leah Seale
(949) 969-5051
Leah.Seale@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Debra Cline
(424) 413-1172
Debra.Cline@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
