Highway Maintenance Leadworker

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$5,119.00 - $6,696.00

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. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

• Job Code: JC-502767
• Position #s:
  
  -918
• Working Title:
  
  Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker-Complete Streets Crew
• Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  San Diego County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
• Department Information:
  Caltrans Mission:
  Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
• Department Website:
• Director’s EEO Policy:
• Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

• Work under the supervision of a California Maintenance Complete Streets Supervisor.
• Assist in supervising the Complete Streets Crew engaged in maintenance of sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes within the State Highway System.
• Operate heavy equipment, hand equipment, manage materials, and coordinate traffic control on a road crew.
• Conduct site inventory and condition assessment of Complete Streets facilities.
• Provide training for crew members when qualified and licensed.
• Operate specialty Caltrans equipment when appropriately qualified and licensed.
• Receive additional training from maintenance staff or Headquarters.
• Work overtime, irregular shifts, holidays, weekends, and respond to emergency situations as required.
• Travel to locations and stay overnight to meet department needs.

• The position requires passing a drug screening prior to being hired.
• A valid, Class B unrestricted driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required. Class A driver's license is preferred for equipment operation.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State‑owned or leased vehicle.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER exam. Applicants who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or are new to state civil services employment must be on the state examination list. To apply for the exam, please search by typing the classification title on the Caltrans website.

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 1/10/2026.
• Do not use mobile bar code dates; only the postmark date counts.
• Acceptable documents include the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and any required supporting documents.
• Resume is optional.
• Reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process can be requested at the time of contact.

The application package can be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  If submitting a hard copy, include a completed copy of the Application Package listing. Mail to:
Department of Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Caltrans DHR Contact – JC-502767, 1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Mandatory drop‑off hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM, closed on weekends and State holidays.

Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.