Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a Class C driver’s license used by assigned unit, and works individually, or with a crew performing tasks related to sign maintenance work. There are times when incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as operational needs require. Incumbent may receive training from other employees of the crew, region, district or headquarters.
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
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, 8 hrs. a day, 5 days, 5 days per week. The scheduling of the 5 days is at the discretion of the Region Management. The employee may be scheduled to work the night shift as needed to meet operational needs, with proper advance notice as per Bargaining Unit 12, Memorandum of Understanding. May be scheduled to work, scheduled and/or emergency overtime, due to storms, callback, special work projects, or to meet operational needs.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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 or Class B commercial driver license with P (Passenger/Bus), H (Hazardous Materials), and N (Tank Vehicle) endorsements
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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
Hiring Unit Contact: Christine Tabizon
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-458475), PARF 07-5-550 and title of the position (CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
