Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Highway Maintenance Leadworker performs the lead worker tasks and assists the supervisor with crew engagement of maintenance, construction, and snow removal activities on highways and highway structures. The Highway Maintenance Leadworker may operate and service highway maintenance equipment, landscape or construction equipment as described under Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker and Caltrans Equipment Operator I and II.
Employee may be assigned to other operational units and/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be required to meet operational needs.
The Highway Maintenance Leadworker is required to maintain a Class “B” driver's license. Class “A” with tank (N) vehicle endorsement is desired.
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.
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
The Highway Maintenance Leadworker may be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. Required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies, and procedures. Will work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
- Class “A” with tank (N) vehicle endorsement is desired.
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: Asia Cha
Phone: (209) 693-3987
Email: asia.cha@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Dionne Smith
Phone: (209) 986-9935
Email: dionne.smith@dot.ca.gov
