Highway Maintenance Leadworker

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$4,883.00 - $6,127.00

• Job Code #: JC-503118
• Position #:
  
  -xxx
• Working Title:
  
  Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker
• Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Monterey County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility:
  California Department of Transportation
• Department:
  Caltrans

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 9/80, 4/10 or night work.

Position is located in Monterey. Translation Services available upon request. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker exam. If you do not have current eligibility, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for this position.

• Valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have L list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligible individuals may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/10/2026.

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic form).
• Resume optional.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. All applicants for state employment are expected to behave in accordance with this objective.