CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Maintenance Leadworker to oversee and lead field crews in Tulare County. This permanent, full-time role requires a valid Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle Endorsement and involves operating vehicles, machinery, and performing labor-intensive highway maintenance tasks.

The incumbent will assist the supervisor in planning work, train subordinates, and ensure safety during emergencies and routine operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead crew and oversee field operations.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills for maintenance work.
• Commitment to safety in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in planning and scheduling work.
• Oversee and lead the crew in the field.
• Maintain records of labor, equipment, and material usage.

Skills

Leadership in field operations

Planning and scheduling

Safety awareness

Education

Class B CDL

Tank Vehicle Endorsement

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531308

Position #(s): 906-620-6285-XXX

Working Title: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

$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: Tulare 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: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of a CT Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent will assist the supervisor in planning and scheduling work, and in the field will oversee and lead the crew. Will keep accurate records of labor, equipment and material usage. Makes decisions in the field that affect worker and public safety. In the absence of the CT Maintenance Supervisor, will assume the duties to train and plan the work of subordinates. Incumbent must retain a Class B Commercial Drivers License and will operate vehicles, machinery, tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system, during emergency operations and special assignments.

PARF# 06-27-0088/JC-531308

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker 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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• 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.

This position is subjest 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 report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Final Filing Date: 9/18/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).