Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the employee works with a crew in the repair, installation, removal, and cleaning of ground-mounted and overhead signs. This includes working on catwalks of overhead signs and use of personnel hoists for cleaning graffiti and cover plate installation. This also includes the operation and care of light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and equipment to perform sign repair and installation. Handles and lifts signposts, signs, and 50 lb. bags of sand. Must have knowledge of basic safe work practices and the California Vehicle Code (CVC) provisions applying to the operation of vehicles, servicing minor adjustments, and emergency repairs to equipment. Must have the ability to communicate and follow simple written and oral directions, keep records, and perform heavy manual labor. The employee will adhere to and enforce all Director’s Policies and Deputy Directives. 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.
PARF# 04-5-1414 / JC-459917
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.
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Working Conditions
The incumbent will be required to work outdoors, exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, sun, wind, rain and/or extreme heat or cold. Work in lane closures 6 feet from traffic. Incumbent may be required to work nights under artificial lights. May be required to work at heights greater than 7 feet, work in confined spaces, travel and stay overnight to attend mandatory classes. 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.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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 pur
