Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Job Posting: CT Highway Maintenance Worker
Department of Transportation
JC-504354
CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 1/24/2026

Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or guidance of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker performs labor work in connection with the maintenance of the State highways, fences, guardrails and bridges. This includes litter pickup, traffic control, tree maintenance, maintenance of roadside rest areas and other related work. Operates and maintains various light equipment and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway system.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime, irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays, and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

The employee will be based at a Maintenance Station in a climate controlled environment under artificial lights, but most of the duties and time will be spent outdoors operating equipment and/or performing manual labor. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep, uneven and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures.

May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and must wear provided Personal Protective Safety Equipment, including but not limited to shirts and/or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, respirators, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary.

The incumbent will be required to travel extensively throughout the assigned area and may be required to travel and work in other areas in the District.

• CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• This classification requires a valid California class C driver's license. Ability to operate automatic and manual transmissions is desirable. Possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate is desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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 are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

• Complete Application Packages (including the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable or required documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting.
• Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account At
• If Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included.

Address for Mailing Application Packages:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact JC-504354
1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact JC-504354
1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State…