CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Maintenance Leadworker in Colusa County. The role involves planning, directing, and executing daily to monthly maintenance tasks, operating a range of equipment from light vehicles to heavy trucks.

Candidate must hold a valid Class B CDL with tank endorsement and pass a pre-employment drug screen. The position is permanent, full-time, based in Marysville (District 3).

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with tank endorsement required.
• Must pass drug screening prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, performing, and directing unit work daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Operate equipment including passenger vehicles, pickups, vans, dump trucks, loaders, excavators, backhoes and forklifts.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Valid Class B CDL

Drug screening

Tools

Dump trucks

Excavators

Loaders

Backhoes

Mowers

Graders

Tractors

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.

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-534544
Position #(s): 903-709-6285-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: Colusa County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Caltrans District 3 Marysville

Job Description And Duties

PARF # 03-27-0351 / JC- 534544
Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent assists in planning, performing, and directing the work of the assigned unit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Operates types of equipment which include 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, and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. Area of assignment is a high profile snow area in winter months. Must possess a valid Class B drivers license with tank
endorsement.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .
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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.

Possession of a valid Class B California Driver License with tank endorsement.

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 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