CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

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

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Highway Maintenance Leadworker based in Stanislaus County. Under supervision, you will lead maintenance teams, coordinate snow removal, and assist with construction activities on highways and related structures.

The role may require operating and servicing highway maintenance equipment, with overnight travel up to 80% as needed. A valid Class B commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle endorsement is required to qualify.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• Overnight travel up to 80 percent may be required to meet operational needs.
• Leadworker duties and supervision of maintenance crews on highways.

Responsibilities

• Perform lead worker tasks and assist the supervisor with maintenance, construction, and snow removal activities on highways.
• Operate and service highway maintenance equipment as described under Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker.
• May be assigned to other operational units and/or geographical areas as needs dictate.

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. 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534806

Position #(s): 910-670-6285-XXX

Working Title: Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker

Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Salary: $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: Stanislaus 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 direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Highway Maintenance Leadworker performs the lead worker tasks and assists the supervisor with crew engagement of maintenance, construction, and snow removal activities on highways and highway structures. The Highway Maintenance Leadworker may operate and service highway maintenance equipment, landscape or construction equipment as described under Levels of Equipment for Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker and Caltrans Equipment Operator I and II. Employee may be assigned to other operational units and/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be required to meet operational needs. The Highway Maintenance Leadworker is required to maintain a Class “B” driver's license. Employee may be assigned to other operational units and/or geographical areas as operational needs dictate. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be required to meet operational needs.

PARF# 10-27-0182 / JC-534806

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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.

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.

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).