Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under supervision of a Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semiskilled manual tasks in the maintenance and repair of equipment used in the operation of tunnels and tubes facilities for vehicular traffic including motors, ventilation fans, water pumping equipment, electronic systems, electrical systems, and lighting. Assists in the operation of such equipment and do other related work. Maintenance Worker must become proficient in: Common methods, practices and materials used in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of tunnel or tube equipment facilities. Safety practices required in vehicular tunnel and tube operation. The Maintenance Worker cleans, services, and assists in maintaining, lubricating and changing oil in all gear boxes, chain drives and other equipment. Also, includes repairing electrical and mechanical equipment used in the operation of Tunnels and Tubes for vehicular traffic. Learns and assists in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment, including the operator console and District Communications equipment; will, on occasion, be assigned as the Console Operator watch in the control room, monitors all controls, lights, fire alarm systems, telephones, Carbon Monoxide (CO) analyzers, remote TV cameras, etc.; operates the radio, receives and handles emergency calls; identifies problem and location of emergency, contacts appropriate Caltrans unit or individual and accurately transmits information; maintains log of all calls and maintains records of maintenance work performed as spelled out in the Caltrans Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and other policies and procedures. A valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license is required.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Maintenance Worker, Tunnels and Tubes 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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