CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a highway maintenance leadworker to supervise a crew responsible for highway and facilities upkeep. The role requires a Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement and may involve operating equipment appropriate to the position.

Work may include rotating shifts (9/80, 4/10, or nights) and outdoor duties in varied weather; eligibility depends on passing the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker exam and being on the state examination list if new to civil service.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class B commercial driver’s license and may operate equipment.
• Position may require alternate work shifts (e.g., 9/80, 4/10, or night work).
• Eligibility by Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker exam.
• Minimum Qualifications are per CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER class specification.
• Drug screening is required prior to hire.
• Valid driver’s license is required when operating state-owned or leased vehicles.
• To be eligible if new to state civil service, you must be on the state examination list.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and work with a maintenance crew maintaining highways and related facilities.
• Incumbent may perform non-leadworker duties as part of their normal assignment.
• May be assigned to work alternate shifts; such as 9/80, 4/10 or night work.
• Work outdoors in all kinds of weather and in potentially hazardous conditions.

Skills

Class B license

CDL Tank Vehicle endorsement

Job description

Job Posting: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Department of Transportation

JC-533399 -

JC-533399 - 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: 10/5/2026

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Leadworker is responsible for overseeing and working with a maintenance crew engaged in maintaining the highways and related facilities. Incumbent must possess a Class B license and may operate specific equipment required for the class. Incumbent may be assigned to perform non-leadworker duties as part of their normal assignment. To help the Department with scheduling, incumbent may be asked to work alternate work shifts; such as but not limited to, 9/80, 4/10 or night work. 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 is located at 2201 S Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, Santa BarbaraCounty. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Incumbent can expect to be outside most of the day in all kinds of weather. The work is physically demanding and requires stamina, agility and strength. May be subject to not only sunburn, poison oak, snake and insect bites, loud noise, dust, and chemicals. In addition, the job is hazardous because it is performed at the side of the road or in the roadway itself, where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. May use products that could be hazardous or dangerous if not handled properly, such as insecticides, herbicides and toxic liquids, etc. There is also the possibility of injury by working with and around heavy equipment. Worker may be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including, nights and in emergency situations caused by storms and floods.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

# of Positions:

Multiple

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.

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a validClass B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement. Class A with Tank (N) endorsement is desirable.
• Possessionof a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leasedvehicle.

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. Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreigntranscripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency reportevaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreigncoursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following twowebsites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Dina Coloma
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.