CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Caltrans; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker in Contra Costa County requires a Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement and strong supervisory skills. The job involves directing a maintenance crew on highways and structures, providing on-the-job training, and ensuring safety practices.

Applicants must be able to work in an in-office setting, handle irregular shifts, and respond to after-hour call-outs. Final filing date is 11/17/2026 and the position is permanent and full-time within the California

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement.
• Experience in highway maintenance operations and safety procedures.
• Ability to supervise crew and coordinate maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles requiring a valid Class B CDL with tank endorsement and other equipment as qualified.
• Direct and support a crew engaged in highway and structure maintenance.
• Attend safety meetings and maintain records, reports, and time sheets.
• Adapt to rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends and nights.

Skills

CDL

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Tools

Tank Vehicle endorsement

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-537469

Position #(s): 904-640-6285-918

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: Contra Costa County

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.

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

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 work on hazardous spills within the right of way. 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.

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 to 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.

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.

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026

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).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).