Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER – Caltrans District 3

Salary: $5,119.00 – $6,696.00 per month (minimum for new to state candidates). The position is a 12‑month limited term, full‑time, may be extended or made permanent.
Final Filing Date: 1/10/2026

• Supervise and assist the Complete Streets crew in maintaining sidewalks, crosswalks, and bicycle ways throughout the State Highway System.
• Operate heavy and hand equipment, manage materials, and implement traffic control as part of a road crew.
• Conduct site inventory and condition assessments of Complete Streets facilities.
• Provide training to crew members, including specialty equipment operation when qualified and license‑approved.
• Assist with emergency responses, overtime, irregular shifts, holidays, and weekend work as required.
• Travel to workplaces, including overnight stays, to meet department needs.

• Unrestricted Class B driver’s license with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Preferred:
  Class A driver’s license for equipment operator responsibilities.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.
• Physical ability to perform duties in extreme conditions (heat up to 120°F, cold to –15°F, strong winds, rain, sleet, snow).

• Valid driver’s license is required for operating State vehicles.
• Proficiency in operating Caltrans equipment when licensed.
• Working on a limited term may involve overtime and emergency assignments per bargaining unit agreements.

The role is located within San Diego County (District 11 / Maintenance Division / West Region). Work can include night shifts, overtime, and emergency situations. Proper safety equipment and gear must be worn as directed by the department.

• Appropriate footwear and long pants.
• Caltrans issued shirts or safety vest over non‑safety shirts.
• Hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, face shields, gloves, respirators, chaps, and other gear when required.

Sandra Byrum, Caltrans Human Resources
(279) 234‑2423

Amanda Ciriza, Caltrans Hiring Unit
(619) 572‑8534
d11.east

Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368‑3367

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Government Administration

View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in California at Caltrans Benefits.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer of all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. The State also maintains a drug‑free workplace.