Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Bridge Supervisor, the incumbent operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a Class B driver’s license, with a tank vehicle endorsement and identified as Category 2 equipment used by assigned unit. You will work individually or with a crew performing tasks related to bridge maintenance work. The employee is primarily responsible for working on a bridge crew, operating a variety of equipment such as boom truck, scissor truck, platform truck, and trucks including 4 cubic yards and smaller, front-end loaders and forklifts. The job duties could include operating various equipment to maintain and repair bridges throughout the District. Employee will be responsible for repairing the different elements of a bridge structure. Examples would be bridge rail, deck & joint spalls, joint seals and concrete and steel over height girder damage. Making lane closures, respond and assist with emergency bridge damage.
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.
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Working Conditions
Position located in Los Angeles County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Work in a wide range of sometimes extreme-conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. The workweek is normally 4/10-hour nights. The scheduling of the 4/10-hour nights is at the discretion of the Region Management. May be scheduled to work the day shift as needed to meet operational needs, with proper advance notice as per Bargaining Unit 12 Memorandum of Understanding. May be called back for emergency overtime due to callback, special work projects, or to meet operational needs. Overtime will be assigned per the Bargaining Unit 12, Memorandum of Understanding. May be requested to work out of town on occasion. Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to (as per Injury and Illness Prevention Program):
- Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn.
- Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
- Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
- Provided safety gear; hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the department.
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:
- Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A commercial driver license with P (Passenger/Bus) and H (Hazardous Materials) endorsements.
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
(279) 234-2369
michael.aguirre@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Christine Tabizon
(213) 620-2973
christine.tabizon@dot.ca.gov
