Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Job Posting:
Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker

Department of Transportation

JC-533399 -

JC-533399 - Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker
CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00 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: 10/5/2026

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Lead worker is responsible for overseeing and working with a maintenance crew engaged in maintaining the highways and related facilities. Incumbent must possess a Class B license and may operate specific equipment required for the class. Incumbent may be assigned to perform non-lead worker duties as part of their normal assignment. To help the Department with scheduling, incumbent may be asked to work alternate work shifts;

such as but not limited to, 9/80, 4/10 or night work. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Position is located at 2201 S Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Incumbent can expect to be outside most of the day in all kinds of weather. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina, agility and strength. May be subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, loud noise, dust, and chemicals.

In addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed at the side of the road or in the roadway itself, where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. May use products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, such as insecticides, herbicides and toxic liquids, etc. There is also the possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment.

Worker may be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including, nights and in emergency situations caused by storms and floods.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

# of Positions:

Multiple

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid
  
  Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. Class A with Tank (N) endorsement is desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. Possession of

Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.

Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a…