Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans' Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates equipment requiring an unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tank (N) endorsement. Will work individually, or with a crew, performing tasks related to sign maintenance, stencil, striping & raised pavement marker work. May work for other supervisors and/or work units, as operational needs require. Will also need to be able to work with a contractor and give as well as follow instructions, both written and oral. In the absence of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, a leadworker or other qualified person may be in charge. May conduct training for other members of the crew, be responsible for special assignments such as installing and maintaining traffic signs, installing and maintaining thermoplastic legends & paint striping. Will install, maintain & refresh both painted and thermoplastic stencils of such size and complexity as to require the use of special mobile equipment. If appropriately qualified and properly licensed, may operate specialty Caltrans equipment. May receive training from other employees of the crew, region, district, or headquarters. Will be required to work at, but not limited to 350' above land or water using various painting equipment. Will be required to work out of a personnel/spider baskets hung from crane trucks by cable or personnel baskets on hydraulic booms.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II 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
Work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and/or snow. 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 must 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.
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
