Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Position: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER
Job Description and Duties

Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent provides lead guidance and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. This crew is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and installing storm water Best Management Practices (BMPs) throughout the Sutter/Sierra Region in District 3, extensive travel is involved. Operates equipment identified as Category 2, types of equipment includes but not limited to:
Passenger Vehicles, Mini to 3/4-Ton Pickups, Vans, and 3/4-Ton Utility Bodies;1-Ton and Up trucks including two axle and three axle dump trucks;
Construction Equipment:
Mowers, Graders, Tractors, Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, fork lifts;
Snow removal specialty equipment: plows, plows with wings and blowers, used by the assigned unit; with proper licensing, will operate Category 1 equipment. Will be required to assist with snow removal. Class B Drivers License with Tank endorsement is required;
Class A is highly desirable.

PARF# 03-26-0150 / JC-510601

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position is located at 1403 Furneaux Rd Olivehurst, Yuba County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The scheduling for this crew 4/10's year around.

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.

May be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State.

Personal safety requirements include:

A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.

B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

This crew will be assigned to work Region-wide with out of town travel on a per diem basis up to 80% of the year.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-510601

Position #(s):

-918

Working Title:

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker

Classification:

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Yuba County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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.

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Director's EEO Policy:

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

Special Requirements

* The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

* The position(s) require(s) a 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.

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 and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency…