Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Position: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER
Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Bridge Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker (CHML) may work individually or with other crew members overseeing the performance of tasks related to bridge maintenance. The position involves working safely at heights above water and/or the traveled roadway. Incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and is expected to respond to emergency calls.

The position requires out of town travel, approximately 8 weeks per year, usually in week-long increments. The incumbent also performs tasks related to highway maintenance and landscape work. A valid, unrestricted Class B driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system;
Class A driver's license is preferred, enabling the incumbent to serve as an Equipment Operator II as needed and assist crew members in equipment training. May be loaned to another crew. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-6-1140 / JC-510587

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 located at District 11/Maintenance Division/East Region of San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent may/shall be exposed to high-speed traffic, loud noise; dust; chemicals; extreme weather conditions and great heights; and may be required to work special projects, overtime and irregular shifts. Incumbent is required to work in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to 25 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. Assignments are generally within the 2 counties in District 11;

significant overnight travel on per diem may be required.

Personal safety requirements include:

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

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

* Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.

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

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-510587

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

CHML BRIDGE MUDJACK CREW

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:

San Diego 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:

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Special Requirements

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

* A valid Class B driver's license with tank vehicle (N) endorsement is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system;
Class A driver's license is preferred, enabling the incumbent to serve as an Equipment Operator II as needed and assist crew members in equipment training.

* Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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…