Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker

Position: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and lead direction by a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Lead worker, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker (CHMW) performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with maintenance and repair of State highways, and works with the rest of a crew in the performance of these activities. A valid, unrestricted Class C driver's license is required to operate light vehicles and equipment while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system.

The incumbent works individually or with a crew and may occasionally assist in providing guidance to less experienced crew members. Incumbent may be required to work overtime including weekends/holidays if needed, may be required to work temporarily and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to another crew. Incumbents may also be assigned to perform non equipment operation duties normally assigned to the class of Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker as part of their normal assignment.

The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week-long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-6-1126 / JC-511110

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE 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.

To apply for the exam, please  and search by typing in the classification title.

Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at District 11/Maintenance Division/East and West Regions of San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Most work is done outdoors, where incumbent shall be exposed to blown dust, exhaust fumes, noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat and cold, inclement weather. Incumbent may be exposed to loud noises, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, moving vehicular traffic, difficult conditions, poison oak, irritating plants, insects, and animals.

Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:

* A serviceable leather work shoe or boot must be worn which is specifically fabricated for highway maintenance and/or construction environments.

* Long-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 such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, harness and lanyard, 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 WORKER

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-511110

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

CHMW

Classification:

CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00

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.

Department Website:

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.

* A valid Class C driver's license is required to operate light vehicles and equipment while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system.

* 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 transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Please visit either of the…