Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of a Caltrans Bridge Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with the maintenance and repair of State highways. The incumbent will work individually or with a crew and required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. May be loaned to another crew. This position is represented under collective bargaining. Works with a crew performing highway maintenance activities. Typical duties include sealing cracks; loading, unloading and shoveling material; digging or repairing drainage ditches and culverts; and clearing drainage inlets. Operates light landscape, maintenance or construction equipment (pickup, cone truck, etc.). Keeps simple records.
Assists with traffic control duties such as setting up lane closures, flagging operations, moving closures, and chain control. Removes obstacles, debris and carcasses from the travel way or state rights of way. May assist in the repair or replacement of signs, fence, and guardrail posts. Performs other duties as needed, including removing litter from highway roadsides, occasionally providing direction to probationers or Special Programs workers involved in litter removal, custodial work on state facilities, and minor repairs to equipment or facilities.
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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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
