Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or designee, and lead guidance from a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, the incumbent works with a crew in the repair, installation, removal of, and cleaning of ground-mounted and overhead signs. This also includes the operation and care of light vehicles and equipment in sign repair and installation performance. Handles and lifts signs, signposts, and 50lb. bags of sand. Must have knowledge of basic safe work practices and the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles, servicing minor adjustments, and emergency repairs to equipment. This position requires a Class C Driver’s license; Class A is desirable. Travel is required which may include overnight stays on per diem. The incumbent will be required to work overtime including irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including holidays, weekends, and annual night inspections. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency situations and calls when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State.
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
The incumbent will be working on state highways and subject to extreme weather conditions such as: rain, snow, ice, wind, blowing dust, heat, and mud. The incumbent will be required to work overtime including irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including holidays, weekends, and for annual night inspections. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency situations and calls when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Required Application Package Documents: The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
