CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Highway Maintenance Leadworker to supervise crews engaged in highway maintenance and construction. The role includes training staff, ensuring safety, and producing reports and timekeeping documentation.

A valid Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement is required, and flexibility for irregular hours including weekends and nights is expected. Position is with the California Department of Transportation, located in Walnut Creek/Hercules area, with in-office work and

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement.
• Experience supervising maintenance crews on highways or structures.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew in maintenance or construction work on highways and structures.
• Provide on-the-job training and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• File reports, manage time sheets, and order supplies/equipment; conduct safety meetings.

Skills

CDL

Supervision

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Posting:Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Department of Transportation

JC-537469 -

JC-537469 - Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker
CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026

Incumbents, under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor or designee, operate vehicles requiring a valid Class B commercial drivers license with tank vehicle endorsement, and other construction equipment when qualified, Class A is desirable. Work with and assist in directing the work of a crew engaged in maintenance or construction work on highways and structures, provide on the job training to crew in various aspects of maintenance operations, ensures all policies and procedures are adhered to, file reports, make time sheet entries, order or purchase supplies and equipment, conduct safety meetings and best maintenance practice reviews. May be exposed to loud noises, dust, fumes, various chemicals and solvents, extreme weather conditions, moving vehicular traffic and stressful situations. May be exposed to poison oak, other irritating plants, insects and animals. Assumes the duties of the Supervisor for a short duration in the supervisor’s absence. Must have the ability to be flexible as changes occur. Must be able to recognize deficiencies and hazards within the right of way and be able to use diplomacy and tact when answering questions from the public, other government agencies and the press. May be required to work rotating or irregular shifts including weekends and nights. Must be available for after hour call outs and have a reasonable response time.

PARF# 04-27-0673, JC-537469

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 .

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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 2616 N Main St Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, OR 1369 Willow Ave., Hercules, Contra Costa County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. May be subjected to in-climate weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, hail, ice, wind and heat. May have to work in various heights and terrain. Will be exposed to fast moving freeway traffic, hazardous spills within the right of way and other stressful situations. May see graphic vehicular accidents. May be exposed to poison oak and other types of irritants. May come into contact with insects and various vertebrates. May have to work in wetlands and woodlands. Will be required to attend mandatory training classes that may require travel and time away from home.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

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

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

California Department of Transportation

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.

• 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 Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. From 1/2 ton pick ups through 10 cubic yard dump trucks, vactors, sweepers, loaders, fork lifts, boom trucks and backhoes.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. From 1/2 ton pick ups through 10 cubic yard dump trucks, vactors, sweepers, loaders, fork lifts, boom trucks and backhoes.

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 birth dates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: All levels, procedures, tools, and equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways and structures; provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of motor vehicles; regulations and safety practices pertaining to highway emergency services; fire suppression techniques; emergency first aid; operation and care of highway equipment; methods of mixing portland cement concrete and mixing and applying asphalt and stone chips for pavement patching; rules and regulations pertaining to highway or structures maintenance practices; principles of effective supervision; safety practices and traffic regulations; the basic occupational safety and health regulations contained in Title 8 Industrial Relations - Construction and General Industry Safety Orders; safety and health policies and procedures as contained in the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program; knowledge of basic safe work practices.

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Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.