Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
The Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker will operate specified vehicles requiring a Class C driver license, such as light trucks, and automobiles, highway maintenance, bridge maintenance, emergency service, construction, or landscape equipment. Incumbent will perform miscellaneous laboring work in connection with the maintenance of the State highways and bridges including litter pickup, traffic control, tree maintenance, maintenance of safety roadside rest areas, and do other related work. The incumbent receives functional guidance from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker. There is continual guidance while work is in progress. The Caltrans Bridge Maintenance Supervisor makes the final review for acceptability and completeness.
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
Required to work in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to -15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, snow, dust, noise and uneven surfaces.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A or Class B commercial driver license with P (Passenger/Bus), H (Hazardous Materials), and N (Tank Vehicle) endorsements
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: Michael Aguirre
Hiring Unit Contact: Christine Tabizon
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-455418), PARF 07-5-535 and title of the position (CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
