Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent assists in planning, performing, and directing the work of the assigned unit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Leads and accomplishes the work tasks normally performed by the unit engaged in a wide variety of highway maintenance work, such as paving, shoulder grading, mowing, culvert and ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, crack sealing, sign and delineation installation, fence repair, traffic control, repair or replacement of guide markers and guardrail, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rest areas, and any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Equipment Operator II, or Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker. During the winter, leads the crew in snow removal and ice control activities. Operates Category 1 and Category 2 equipment used by the assigned unit (end-dump trucks, trucks with snow plows and sanders, front-end loaders, motor graders, snow blowers, & other related vehicles) to perform tasks related to highway maintenance work. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Must possess a valid Class B driver's license w/Tank endorsement; a Class A license is desirable. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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. The exam is located here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CTHIGHWAYMAINTLEADWORKER6TR88
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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: Salvador Cardiel
(916) 491-0923
salvador.cardiel.jr@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Lisa Ciapponi
(530) 225-3050
lisa.ciapponi@dot.ca.gov
