Job Posting:
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a valid unrestricted Class B Commercial Driver's License, with a tank vehicle endorsement. The incumbent leads the work of a crew, performing tasks related to highway maintenance work; paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, removes brush/undergrowth from highway right of way, pavement patching, repair or replacement of guide markers, signs, fence, guardrail, clean culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, graffiti removal; makes minor repairs to and cleans signs and markers.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker 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
Position located in Los Angeles County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 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. During the winter months the workweek is normally 5/8-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days is at the discretion of the Region Management. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class A commercial driver license with P (Passenger/Bus) and H (Hazardous Materials) endorsements.
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:
Angelica Ramirez
(213) 793-7580
angelica.ramirez@dot.ca.gov
