caltrans highway maintenance leadworker

Job Posting: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Department: Transportation

$4, $6,251.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/2/2024

Job Description and Duties

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent assists in planning, performing, and directing the work of the assigned unit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Operates equipment identified as Category 1 and Category 2 used by the assigned unit, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Leads and accomplishes the work tasks normally performed by the unit engaged in a wide variety of highway maintenance work, such as paving, shoulder grading, mowing, culvert and ditch cleaning, dig outs, pavement patching, crack sealing, sign and delineation installation, fence repair, traffic control, repair or replacement of guide markers and guardrail, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rest areas, and any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Caltrans Equipment Operator I, Caltrans Equipment Operator II, or Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker. During the winter, leads the crew in snow removal and ice control activities. Operates Category 1 and Category 2 equipment used by the assigned unit (end-dump trucks, trucks with snow plows and sanders, front-end loaders, motor graders, snow blowers, & other related vehicles) to perform tasks related to highway maintenance work. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Must possess a valid Class B driver's license w/Tank endorsement; a Class A license is desirable. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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. The exam is located here:

Working Conditions

Position is located at Hat Creek, Shasta County
Almost all work is done outdoors in all types of weather. Incumbent will be exposed to blown dust, exhaust fumes, equipment and traffic noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat and cold.

Required to 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. During the summer months the workweeks may be changed to 4/10-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 4/10 days is at the discretion of the District Management and pursuant to operational needs. Required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State.

New toState candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification orminimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a validunrestricted Class B commercial driver's license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.