CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

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

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks a Highway Maintenance Leadworker in Kern County to assist planning and scheduling work, and to oversee the crew in the field. You will keep accurate records of labor, equipment and material usage and make field decisions affecting safety.

The role requires a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle endorsements, ability to work irregular hours, weekends and during emergencies, and readiness to operate heavy equipment and perform labor-intensive

Qualifications

• You will be able to direct the work of others and analyze field situations.
• You must read and interpret blueprints and schematics for highway work.
• You will maintain records of labor, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule work under supervision and in the field oversee the crew.
• Keep accurate records of labor, equipment and material usage.
• Make field decisions that affect worker and public safety.
• In the supervisor's absence, train and plan the work of subordinates.

Skills

Leading teams

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Reading blueprints

Decision making

Job description

Job Posting:CT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Department of Transportation

$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: 10/19/2026

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.

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 .

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 3115 Kern River Canyon Road, Bodfish, Kern County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The work is physically demanding and requires stamina. In addition, the job will require incumbent to work on or near roadways with a high volume of vehicular traffic. Incumbent will be required to work with and around heavy equipment, hot and/or pressurized materials/chemicals used for highway maintenance work. Incumbent can expect to be outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions. Work load includes entering confined spaces which are commonly dirty, wet and have little to no lighting.

The highway Right-of-Way in this area is attractive to trespassers who commonly erect illegal encampments. The encampments are prone to; rodent infestation, biological wastes and illicit drug paraphernalia.

Necessary shift changes will occur due to workload or weather related circumstances. Incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays and in emergency situations. The incumbent will be expected answer calls after normal working hours to respond to unforeseen conditions needing immediate attention or emergencies.

MAY BE ASSIGNED TO A SNOW TERRITORY

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:

Kern 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.

• 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.

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.

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:

Must be able to direct the work of others, analyze situations accurately and take immediate, effective action.

The incumbent is expected to have a working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of; road surface, roadbed, roadside, signs, markers, fences and drainage facilities. The incumbent must be able to read, interpret blue prints, work from schematics, drawings, and written specifications; operate power tools, machines and equipment used in construction trades work; estimate materials needed; maintain records and prepare reports; follow oral and written directions and work well with others. Must be able to read and write at a level appropriate to the classification.

Must have knowledge of the provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it applies to the operation of motor vehicles and traffic regulations.

Must have knowledge of safe work practices and know the Leadworker's role in Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

Must have a basic understanding of Safety and Health Policies and General Industrial Safety Orders and the Construction Safety Orders.

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Georgina Gill
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-534662), PARF# 06-27-0120 and title of the position (Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.