Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker works with and assists in supervising the work of a crew engaged in maintenance on highways and highway structures, inspects, maintains and repairs various maintenance and landscape equipment; gives on the job training in a wide variety of maintenance functions; performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway System; and provides safety of the crew and traveling public. 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.
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
Multiple locations throughout Orange County. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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 class B driver's license with tanker (N) vehicle endorsement. Must be able to operate automatic and manual transmissions.
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: Leah Seale
Phone: (949) 969-5051
Email: Leah.Seale@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Tracy Lim
Phone: (949) 279-9527
Email: Tracy.Lim@dot.ca.gov
