CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position(s) located in Orange County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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.
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
Phone: (949) 969-5051
Email: Leah.Seale@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Debra Cline
Phone: (424) 413-1172
Email: Debra.Cline@dot.ca.gov
